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chloesMama · 01-09-2010, 09:44 PM

I have some questions about Chloe's coat and diet. We have both our dogs on Natural Balance LID : Venison and sweet potato, it is a low protein food. There was no real reason for the low protein choice except they didn't really want to eat anything else we tried ( and Sydney seemed to poo ALOT on the high protein brands like wellness Core and the like ) So we tried this and they seem to like it.

My question is since it is a low protein food , and there was no reason for it ( from a medical standpoint) Are they getting enough protein or should I add to it? I do mix a small amount of wet food ( wellness usually) with the kibble in the a.m. but I worry if they are getting enough protein and if its balanced enough?

Also Chloe's coat is very thin , I was assuming this was because of her coat texture and being a silky coat , but could lack of protein be hurting her or is the NB LID enough protein for her ? She is 19months old now and her hair is sooooo fine !!!

Thanks

01-09-2010, 09:44 PM	#1
chloesMama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: here :) Posts: 1,182	Enough Protein ? I have some questions about Chloe's coat and diet. We have both our dogs on Natural Balance LID : Venison and sweet potato, it is a low protein food. There was no real reason for the low protein choice except they didn't really want to eat anything else we tried ( and Sydney seemed to poo ALOT on the high protein brands like wellness Core and the like ) So we tried this and they seem to like it. My question is since it is a low protein food , and there was no reason for it ( from a medical standpoint) Are they getting enough protein or should I add to it? I do mix a small amount of wet food ( wellness usually) with the kibble in the a.m. but I worry if they are getting enough protein and if its balanced enough? Also Chloe's coat is very thin , I was assuming this was because of her coat texture and being a silky coat , but could lack of protein be hurting her or is the NB LID enough protein for her ? She is 19months old now and her hair is sooooo fine !!! Thanks __________________ *Chloe & Sydney* Last edited by chloesMama; 01-09-2010 at 09:46 PM.