When formulating a diet for lactating dogs it is important to make sure that there are no excesses for some nutrients. Safe upper limits will be integrated into our Pet Diet 365 line of products. The table to the right lists the safe upper limit of key nutrients for lactating dogs based on the NRC recommended allowance.
Pay attention to Total Fat, Linoleic Acid and Vitamin D as they have more stringent requirements than the other nutrients.
| Nutrient | Safe Upper Limit (SUL) |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 387 % |
| Linoleic Acid | 493 % |
| EPA + DHA | 2153 % |
| Vitamin A | 989 % |
| Vitamin D | 588 % |