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Ellie May · 08-01-2011, 02:09 PM

Anybody know who the author of WDJ is?

I wouldn't say feed Jackson a very low protein diet (i.e. 15%). But I also wouldn't say feed a high protein diet (i.e. 31+%). The % that he needs is best decided on by his vet or veterinary nutritionist. A level of 20-25% is considered pretty standard and I don't see that causing an issue.

I'm not sure where their reference is for very restricted protein foods causing pancreatitis, but 20-25%ish is fairly moderate. Ellie has been on 24 and 28% when eating homecooked.

Also, the amino acid profile and the % phosphorus could come into play as well as the digestibility of the ingredients and how those ingredients work together.

I wouldn't feed a dog prone to pancreatitis any dairy unless okay'ed by a vet. I also wouldn't do most fruit, etc.

08-01-2011, 02:09 PM	#367
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Anybody know who the author of WDJ is? I wouldn't say feed Jackson a very low protein diet (i.e. 15%). But I also wouldn't say feed a high protein diet (i.e. 31+%). The % that he needs is best decided on by his vet or veterinary nutritionist. A level of 20-25% is considered pretty standard and I don't see that causing an issue. I'm not sure where their reference is for very restricted protein foods causing pancreatitis, but 20-25%ish is fairly moderate. Ellie has been on 24 and 28% when eating homecooked. Also, the amino acid profile and the % phosphorus could come into play as well as the digestibility of the ingredients and how those ingredients work together. I wouldn't feed a dog prone to pancreatitis any dairy unless okay'ed by a vet. I also wouldn't do most fruit, etc. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶