Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals® Canine Entrée Chicken Á La Veg Dry Food for Dogs

Chicken Á La Veg is a specially prepared holistic blend of lean chicken, specialty grains and fine produce delivered fresh daily, never dried or pre-processed.

 

 

Benefits

Fresh Hand Trimmed USDA Certified Chicken

Cartilage Rich in Natural Glucosamine

Real Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese

Prebiotics and Probiotics to Aid Digestion

Optimum Omega Fatty Acids Ratio

 

 

Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals® formulas are all about variety. Each recipe is formulated for all life stages and is suitable for puppies, adults, and senior dogs. Because each recipe has a similar blend of fresh fruits, vegetables, brown rice, and potatoes it is encouraged to switch between each variety monthly, weekly or even daily.

 

Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals® Dry dog food starts with only the freshest choices of whitefish, duck, pork, salmon and chicken. Meat and fish used are USDA inspected and free of any hormones or medications.

 

Fromm adds an unmatched combination of fresh produce, including sweet potatoes, broccoli, alfalfa sprouts, carrots, apples, blueberries, and cranberries.

 

Finally, Fromm eschews ordinary grains like corn and wheat in favor of barley, oats, millet, and brown rice. Eggs and cheddar cheese are added for texture and flavor. Vegetable and fish oils are included to balance Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids for optimum health. Fromm's own blend of prebiotics and probiotics aid digestion. Because the company uses vegetables as a natural source of dietary fiber, Four-Star Nutritionals® contain no beet pulp.

 

About Fromm Dry Recipes
Each dry product line is based on the principles defined by late Dr. Willard Roberts, Ph.D. in 1948. Dr. Roberts is recognized as the father of modern pet foods, having pioneered the process of producing the dry, granular food that is so popular today. Tom Nieman, grandson of the late Erna Fromm, continues to carry on the family legacy by formulating the best dry pet food possible with today's technology. Each recipe is produced at the company's very own plant in Wisconsin.

 

This product is available in bag sizes of 5, 15 or 30 lbs 

 

 

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pearled Barley, Oatmeal, Sweet Potato, Brown Rice, White Rice, Whole Dried Egg, Menhaden Fish Meal, Millet, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Dried Tomato Pomace, Safflower Oil, Herring Meal, Cheese, Flaxseed, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Apples, Green Beans, Lecithin, Chicken Cartilage, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Blueberries, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Chicory Root Extract, Alfalfa Sprouts, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Folic Acid, Parsley, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Longum, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Enterococcous Faecium, Vitamin A, D3, E, B12 Supplements, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Cobalt Carbonate, Calcium Iodate, Sorbic Acid, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite

 

Ingredients Q&A Session

Q: Why is there chicken cartilage in your single source meat/fish protein foods?

A: Natural chicken cartilage contains the highest levels of unprocessed chondroitin and glucosamine, which helps to develop, maintain and repair your dog's joints. In relation to the other ingredients the amount of actual chicken cartilage is very little and is not likely to promote an allergic reaction in dogs allergic to chicken protein. If your dog has chronic allergies please consult with your vet first.

 

Q: Why are there bones in your canned Chicken Thighs for dogs? Are they safe for my dog?

A: Yes the bones are soft and completely safe to be fully consumed by dogs of all sizes. Fromm use a a proprietary method to ensure every bone in every can is cooked to be soft. The process used is similar to a pressure cooker to ensure the soft pliability of the bone. We encourage you to place the bone between your forefingers and squeeze gently to see exactly how soft the bones are. The bones found in our Chicken Thighs for dogs are highly nutritious and contain bone marrow and cartilage which are extremely beneficial for overall joint health.

 

Q: Do you use menadione sodium bisulfate (a source of Vitamin K activity) in any of your dog foods?

A: Fromm does not use menadione sodium bisulfate in any of its products. The company eliminated the use of menadione sodium bisulfate in the winter of 2005.

 

Q: Do you use wheat gluten, rice gluten or rice protein concentrates in any of your dog foods?

A: Fromm does not use wheat gluten, rice gluten or rice protein concentrates in any of its products including canned foods. Wheat gluten is frequently used by other companies in their canned pet food to make a manufactured meat substitute product that can be made to look like chunks and slices or dices of real meat from lower quality meats or inedible (not fit for human consumption) meat by-products. If you see a rubbery chunk of meat in any canned pet food it is likely to be a piece of reformed meat made with wheat gluten. Rest assured, Fromm cans only contain human grade ingredients.

 

Q: Does your food contain ethoxyquin?

A: No, Fromm Family Foods recipes do not contain ethoxyquin. All Fromm ingredients and final products are free from artificial and industrial preservatives. Additionally Fromm uses high priced fish, whitefish and salmon to ensure these ingredients are not treated or preserved with ethoxyquin.

 

 

Guaranteed Analysis numbers published are the minimum or maximum amounts of nutrients contained in the food. Typical analysis is the average taken from multiple lab samples.

 

Guaranteed Analysis
Protein	Min	24%
Fat	Min	15%
Fiber	Max	3%
Moisture	Max	10%
Ash	Min	7%
Omega 6 Fatty Acids	Min	3%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	Min	0.40%
Lactobacillus Acidophilus	Min	100,000,000 CFU/lb
Bifidobacterium Longum	Min	100,000,000 CFU/lb
Lactobacillus Plantarum	Min	100,000,000 CFU/lb
Enterococcous Faecium	Min	100,000,000 CFU/lb

 

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Typical Analysis
Calcium	1.20%
Phosphorus	1%
Sodium	0.40%
Potassium	0.60%
Magnesium	0.12%
Zinc	135 mg/kg
Iron	229 mg/kg
Manganese	70 mg/kg
Copper	11.0 mg/kg
Cobalt	0.4 mg/kg
Iodine	1.53 mg/kg
Selenium	0.47 mg/kg
Glucosamine	400 ppm
Chondroitin	40 ppm
Vitamin A	18,200 IU/kg
Vitamin D	1,300 IU/kg
Vitamin E	180 IU/kg
Vitamin K	1.52 mg/kg
Vitamin B12	0.10 mg/kg
Choline Chloride	2,320 mg/kg
Niacin	82 mg/kg
Pantothenic Acid	26 mg/kg
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)	38 mg/kg
Riboflavin	7 mg/kg
Thiamine	8.7 mg/kg
Pyridoxine	4.2 mg/kg
Folic Acid	1.4 mg/kg
Biotin	0.3 mg/kg

 

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Caloric Content

 3,968 kcal/kg, 370 kcal/cup, 1,800 kcal/lbs 

 

Density

3.3 oz/cup 

 

 

 

Feeding table
Weight of Dog in lbs	5	15	30	50	75	100
Cups/Day	1/2	1 1/4	2	3	4	4 2/3

Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food nutrient profiles for all life stages

Transitioning your pet to Fromm Food

If possible switch the food gradually over a period of a week or so. Start with a mixture of 25% Fromm and 75% of your old food and feed that for two or three days, then step it up to 50% to 50%  and finally end up with a mix of 75% Fromm, 25% old food. If you don't detect any changes in your dog's digestion over the week's time, you can start feeding Fromm exclusively. If you cannot switch the food gradually it is OK to start feeding Fromm exclusively, but allow a short period of time for your dog to become acclimated to the new food. If your dog has a sensitive stomach/stomach irritability it is recommended to switch over a longer period of time (2 to 4 weeks)

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sensitive skin
sensitive stomach
allergies

or if you are looking for weight reduction formulas

Company Background

 

Since 1904, The Fromm Family has maintained a tradition of quiet innovation dedicated to the health and nutrition of animals. In the 1930's, The Fromm Family introduced the first canine distemper vaccine. In 1949, the company introduced the concept of premium pet food to the public.

 

As the country's first and oldest premium pet food company, Fromm has earned the reputation as an industry leader, producing only the highest grade pet foods with the finest natural ingredients.

Based in Wisconsin, family owned and operated Fromm Family Foods is now in its fourth generation. The company takes great pride in this family commitment, as it ensures that its customers will continue to receive superior pet food products now and for years to come. For more than four generations, the Fromm family has brought together veterinarians, biochemists, research specialists and food production engineers to formulate its pet foods. In 1948, the late Dr. Willard Roberts, Ph.D. and chief nutritionist created the first generation of Fromm Family Nutritionals pet foods. Dr. Roberts is recognized as the father of modern pet foods, having pioneered the process of producing the dry, granular food that's so popular today. Since then, Fromm has continued to improve upon each Fromm Nutritionals recipe, while maintaining certain traditions. For example, the Classic Nutritionals line is still based on the "four grain principle" and uses 17 different ingredients. This concentrated, balanced blend of foods results in easier digestion, fewer allergic reactions, and increased energy for your pet.


Today, Fromm Family Foods is comprised of 3 distinctive brands or product lines.

Fromm Family Classics			Fromm Gold Nutritionals®			Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals®

All dry products for dogs utilize top quality human grade USDA inspected ingredients with added vitamins and minerals. The Fromm Family Classics line is primarily formulated with fresh chicken and includes products designed for adult dogs, senior dogs, and dogs looking to lose weight. The Gold Nutritionals® line is formulated with multiple fresh protein sources including fresh duck, fresh chicken, fish, and fresh lamb. Aside from adult and senior and weight loss formulas it also includes 2 puppy formulas, Puppy Gold and Large Breed Puppy Gold. Four-Star Nutritionals® is all about variety. Each recipe is formulated for all life stages and is suitable for puppies, adults, and senior dogs. Because each recipe has a similar blend of fresh fruits, vegetables, brown rice, and potatoes it is encouraged to switch between each variety monthly, weekly, or even daily.

Fromm dog and cat foods are considered being holistic. This includes all product lines. Holistic dog foods are typically all natural dog foods that contain no fillers utilizing only ingredients which serve a specific nutritional purpose. A lot of holistic dog foods omit common allergens like wheat and corn. All of Fromm's balanced diets, both, canned and dry fit this definition in its entirety.

Fromm Family Foods Quality Pledge
Fromm Family Foods is dedicated to assuring unprecedented quality and safety in all its pet food products. The Fromm Family has over a 100 year history in animal nutrition and promises to continue to deliver the finest in dry, canned and treat products for pets. Recently, another ingredient has been identified in the recall related to tainted pet food. Fromm Family Foods currently does not use rice protein in any of its foods, and hasn't done so for a long while. With the recent number of pet food recalls, many pet owners have become painfully aware that many of their trusted brands are made by less than a handful of third party private label manufacturers.

Unlike many other pet food companies that have all their products made for them by third party manufacturers, all of the Fromm Dry Pet Foods and Treats are manufactured at the company's plant located in Wisconsin. Grain free canned products are processed in a fit only for human consumption plant. The highest manufacturing standards are used to produce these products. All of Fromm's canned products have FDA registration numbers. Certificates of manufacturing integrity are provided for each and every load before it is allowed to enter the USA or Canada. Each facility has been rigorously inspected on site by the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency). As per these certifications by the FDA and CFIA, the company is mandated to purchase its ingredients from only certified suppliers according to government directives. There are government inspectors on site during production, and these facilities supply canned goods world wide including the USA. These facilities also have EU (European Union) and Kosher Certifications.

Fromm does not use wheat gluten, rice gluten or rice protein concentrates in any of its products, including the canned foods Wheat gluten is frequently used by other companies in their canned pet food to make a manufactured meat substitute product that can be made to look like chunks and slices or dices of real meat from lower quality meats or inedible (not fit for human consumption) meat by-products. If you see a rubbery chunk of meat in any canned pet food it is likely to be a piece of reformed meat made with wheat gluten. Rest assured, when you open one of the Fromm cans, you will only see real cuts of whole meat and vegetables. There is no mystery meat and you will not see anything in the can you don't recognize as real whole food.


While many people are understandably concerned with products from China, Fromm believes it is important to assure its customers that its products are made and certified to strict government edible food standards. Fromm products are technology based and carefully designed with an unprecedented visual presentation that allows customers the security to see exactly what they are feeding their four legged family member. To Fromm it is most important to think through a purchase decision based on the product's quality.