SquarePet® VFS Active Joints has been designed by SquarePet’s team of veterinary professionals to support joint health. VFS Active Joints is a high protein diet made with natural and bioavailable sources of glucosamine & chondroitin sulfate, enhanced levels of the omega 3 fatty acids DHA & EPA and fortified with antioxidants to combat oxidative stress.
- Made with natural and bioavailable sources of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate from cage free turkey necks, New Zealand green lipped mussel and egg shell membrane collagen.
- Fortified with enhanced levels of the anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids DHA & EPA from MSC certified sustainable Krill Meal.
- Higher amounts of protein from quality animal sources to support strong muscles and promote an optimum body condition.
- Fortified with the antioxidants Astaxanthin, Vitamins C & E, and Turmeric.
- Added L-Carnitine to support the metabolism of fat for energy
- Reduced sodium heart health formula
- Made without chicken
- Made in the USA
- Formulated by veterinarians including board certified veterinary nutritionist
Ingredients: Turkey, Turkey Meal, Quinoa, Brown Rice, Turkey Necks (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), Krill Meal (Source of DHA-Docohexaenoic Acid & EPA- Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Natural Turkey Flavor, Herring Oil (Source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid & EPA-Ecosapentaenoic Acid), Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, New Zealand Green Mussel (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), Inulin (Jerusalem Artichoke), Calcium Carbonate, Egg Shell Membrane Collagen, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Selenium Yeast), Miscanthus Grass, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), L-Carnitine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Turmeric, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein 30.00% Min
Crude Fat 14.00% Min
Crude Fiber 3.00% Max
Moisture 10.00% Max
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) + Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 0.65% Min
Calcium 1.25% Min
Phosphorus 0.80% Min
Vitamin E 500 IU/kg Min
Omega 3 Fatty Acids 1.60% Min
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C*) 500 mg/kg Min
L-Carnitine* 350 mg/kg Min
Taurine* 0.15% Min
Glucosamine* 1800 mg/kg Min
Chondroitin Sulfate* 2800 mg/kg Min
Bacillus Coagulans* 500,000 CFU/lb Min
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content
3,690 kcal ME/kg
387 kcal ME/cup
(Calculated)
AAFCO statement of nutritional adequacy or purpose: VFS Active Joints food for dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages (excluding growth of large breed puppies >70 lbs. as an adult).
Feeding Guidelines
Recommended feeding guidelines for adult dogs per day:
| Dog weight (lbs.) |
Dry food (cups) |
| 2 - 10 |
1/4 - 1 |
| 10 - 15 |
1 - 1 1/4 |
| 15 - 30 |
1 1/4 - 2 |
| 30 - 40 |
2 - 2 1/2 |
| 40 - 50 |
2 1/2 - 3 |
| 50 - 60 |
3 - 3 1/2 |
| 60 - 70 |
3 1/2 - 3 3/4 |
| 70 - 80 |
3 3/4 - 4 1/4 |
| 80 - 90 |
4 1/4 - 4 1/2 |
| 90 - 100 |
4 1/2 - 5 |
*Based on a standard 8oz cup
For puppies: Feed twice the amount shown for adults. For pregnant and lactating females: Feed 2 to 4 times the adult amount.
