SPECIAL NEEDS
SquarePet® VFS® Low Phosphorus Formula has been developed by SquarePet’s team of veterinary professionals to support dogs who may benefit from a high quality, all-natural low protein, low phosphorus and low sodium dog food.
- Targeted low protein, low phosphorus and low sodium to support dogs with special needs.
- Made with highly palatable cage free turkey from South Dakota and cage free whole eggs from California
- Made with enhanced levels of the omega 3 fatty acids DHA & EPA.
- Fortified with antioxidants Vitamins C & E to support oxidative stress.
- Made with higher amounts of B-vitamins
- Made in the USA
- LIFE STAGE: this diet is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding
- Formulated by veterinarians including board certified veterinary nutritionist
Whole Brown Rice is a high quality source of carbohydrates and natural fiber. After the rice hulls have been removed the brown rice is ground on site just prior to production.
Source: Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri
Eggs are an excellent source of protein, with naturally occurring complex combinations of amino acids, because of this eggs are often referred to as being the Perfect Protein. SquarePet only uses human grade whole eggs in our products.
Source: California
Wholesome fresh cage free turkey is a lean meat with high nutritional value. Turkey is low in fat and an excellent source of highly digestible protein.
Source: South Dakota
Rice is the most digestible grain for pet foods and is the least allergenic of all grains. Rice is gluten-free and a high quality source of carbohydrates.
Source: Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri
Tapioca is a starch derived from ground cassava root. Tapioca starch is highly digestible and provides a ready source of energy for the digestive system.
Source: Michigan
Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Salmon is one of the best sources of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
Source: Iceland
Potassium chloride is an essential mineral important for regulating fluid balance and controlling the electrical activity of the heart and other muscles.
Source: Canada
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin important for healthy vision, a strong immune system, bone and muscle development and a healthy skin and hair coat.
Source: USA
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin important for maintaining calcium and phosphorus at levels that support healthy skeletal growth as well influencing the regulation of the parathyroid gland, the immune system, healthy skin, and the metabolism of foreign chemicals.
Source: USA
Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin and acts as an antioxidant, helps support a healthy immune system and promotes skin and coat health.
Source: USA, Switzerland, France
Niacin is a water soluble vitamin (Vitamin B3) and plays important roles in the healthy metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Source: USA
Riboflavin is a water soluble vitamin (Vitamin B2) and is important for healthy skin and helps turn fat into energy.
Source: USA
Thiamine Mononitrate is a water soluble vitamin (Vitamin B1) and is essential to the nervous system as well as for generating energy for cells.
Source: USA
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is a water soluble vitamin (Vitamin B6) and is important for building healthy hair, nails, enzymes, and growth hormones.
Source: USA
Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin that helps to improve the skin barrier. Biotin can also help convert certain nutrients into energy. It also plays an important role in the health of hair, skin, and nails.
Source: France
Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin that is important for the formation of proteins from amino acids, metabolizing carbohydrates and fats, and maintaining nervous system integrity.
Source: USA
Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin (Vitamin B9) that is essential for the normal growth and maintenance of all cells. Folic acid is also needed to maintain the immune system.
Source: USA
Salt is a natural mineral, necessary for life and good health. Also known as sodium chloride, salt is an essential nutrient needed to help absorb other nutrients, regulate fluid balance and maintain blood pressure.
Source: USA
Choline is a water soluble vitamin that plays a role in the structural function of membranes and acts as a type of co-factor in the formation of the amino acid methionine and for the formation of neurotransmitters.
Source: USA
Taurine is an essential amino acid in the diet of cats and may be conditionally essential for dogs. Taurine is a sulfur containing amino acid and plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy heart and is important for eye, brain, and kidney health.
Source: Japan
Zinc Proteinate (a chelated source of Zinc) is an essential mineral important for immune system health, metabolism health, and supporting healthy skin & coat.
Source: USA
Iron Proteinate (a chelated source of iron) is an essential mineral critical for blood production and the creation of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is essential for transferring oxygen to the bloodstream from the lungs.
Source: USA
Copper Proteinate (a chelated source of Copper) is an essential mineral, important for bone growth, iron absorption, and promoting red blood cell formation.
Source: USA
Manganese Proteinate (a chelated source of Manganese) is an essential mineral important for nervous system function and bone growth.
Source: USA
Calcium Iodate is a source of iodine, an essential mineral important for thyroid health.
Source: USA
Selenium is an essential mineral and major antioxidant nutrient. Selenium yeast is a natural and organic form of selenium produced by yeast. Selenium yeast closely mimics the form of the selenium found in fresh food.
Source: USA
Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin, occurring naturally in citrus fruits, green vegetables, etc. Ascorbic acid is a form of Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant essential for normal metabolism.
Source: France
Methionine is an important sulfur containing amino acid. In addition to being a building block of protein it plays many roles within our pets bodies – including helping in the synthesis or production of the amino acid Taurine.
Source: USA
L-Carnitine is a vitamin-like molecule that plays a critical role in energy production and heart health. L-carnitine assists with fat metabolism and may help reduce weight in overweight dogs and cats.
Source: Czech Republic
SquarePet utilizes GanedenBC30®, a natural probiotic ingredient that provides beneficial bacteria which help support the immune system and promote digestive health.
Source: Mexico, Canada, USA
Veterinarians are witness to the ill effects that poor nutrition can have on our beloved pets — from the inside and out. This has led me to take my experiences as a practicing veterinarian to develop pet foods that first do no harm, and then attempt to maximize the nutritional benefits from high quality ingredients and formula combinations. As an owner and co-founder of SquarePet™ I am committed to our sole mission to create nutrition products to provide a healthier, longer, and happier life full of playing and companionship for all of our beloved pets.
