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Originally Posted by Cherie6446  I was told by the vet and a dog trainer in regards to pups on raw to be sure they are getting enough protein. The protein in the raw is usually abourt 15 - 17 % and pups need a much higher protein for proper bone development. So, I bought a bag of Holistic puppy food that is about 29% protein and I leave a bowl for Zoey to munch on. She doesn't always eat it but sometimes she finishes off the bowl in one day. If not, I leave it until it is gone.
Cherie |
Raw meat is almost all protein
You have to convert it into dry matter basis because raw food is inclusive of water. I don't remember the formula but it's been posted on here quite a bit. Once you convert it it's something like ~40%.