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Originally Posted by Ladymom  It's actually just the opposite. While some larger breeds with high activity levels may need extra protein, most toy breed dogs need less.
Please check with your vet before starting a high protein diet as it is not appropriate for many dogs with health issues. Dogs with liver disease especially cannot tolerate high protein diets.
Also read labels carefully and watch the fat content on those high protein foods. Some Yorkies and Maltese have had a problem with high triglycerides while on high protein diets. |
Thanks for the info. I've been doing a lot of research on nutrition and I began
feeding Jackson Before Grain, made by Merrick. I learned from this site that
the protein levels may be a bit high so I got nervous and went out and
bought Wellness Super5mix chicken flavor. I've been mixing them both for 2
weeks now because Jackson honestly likes them both. He has no health
problems and is only 6 months old, but weighs 13lbs.
The BG was 32% protein while the Wellness is 22%. Wellness is also less fat.