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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  Here's a link that shows the AAFCO requirements. AAFCO Puppy Food Standards & Requirements The minimum for puppies is 21% protein and 8% fat (dry matter basis). I interpret these guidelines much like the RDA for humans in that these levels are the minimum required to prevent a deficiency rather than the optimum levels to promote health. The food I feed my dogs (puppies and adults) has 36% protein and 18% fat. |
Exactly.
These are bare minimums and may not be optimal.
Pups could do well on 10% fat and obese dogs may need this amount but that is quite low.