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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 When you say high protein, what is your number that means high? I disagree that a high quality protein is a stress on the system for a healthy dog. I'm not suggesting 100% protein, but there is a lot of new information out there that suggests at least 30% protein, instead of the common 20-25% found in some famous dog foods. The Best Dog Food - What it's Like & How to Find it | petMD | petMD. So when I say high protein, I just mean the new recommended levels that many vets are suggesting. |
I think that 30% is still okay for most dogs. When I think of excessively high protein, I think of 40% or higher. Here are some recommendations from Drs. Foster and Smith:
Dog Food FAQs: Protein For some circumstances, 30% is recommended.