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Britster · 02-01-2015, 08:52 AM

30% is not too high at all, IMO. Usually puppies NEED more protein. I personally don't like to go over 35% or so simply because I don't find it necessary. But the protein % alone isn't what affects kidneys, you need to pay attention to the calcium/phosphorus and ash levels in a food to determine the quality and WHERE most of the protein is coming from. But yeah, basically, 30% is pretty average IMO. I won't go lower than 25% or higher than 35% typically. Just personal preference.

02-01-2015, 08:52 AM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	30% is not too high at all, IMO. Usually puppies NEED more protein. I personally don't like to go over 35% or so simply because I don't find it necessary. But the protein % alone isn't what affects kidneys, you need to pay attention to the calcium/phosphorus and ash levels in a food to determine the quality and WHERE most of the protein is coming from. But yeah, basically, 30% is pretty average IMO. I won't go lower than 25% or higher than 35% typically. Just personal preference. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 02-01-2015 at 08:54 AM.