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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  I wouldn't really think of this in this way. I mean, if you think of it in the other way -- is higher carb really necessary? Personally, I believe it's much, much healthier for both humans and animals to be on a leaner, higher protein diet than on a high carb diet...way healthier and less inflammatory in general too. |
For what it's worth, dogs with an underlying liver or kidney problem could find their condition exacerbated by higher protein foods:
The Dangers of High Protein Dog Foods | petMD
Each dog is different. It's difficult to generalize what is best for all dogs--whatever works best for your particular dog is what you should stick with, keeping in mind the health issues your dog has.