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Originally Posted by hunniebunnie All of the above have formulas that has 21% protein (except karma organic) if you want to be exactly at 21%. All of the above have options that contain no soy and no corn. All of them do not have by products and bad preservatives. Even Science Diet's adult formulas have approx 21-21.5% protein. But I've never fed my boys Science Diet because it has corn and by products in the top 5 ingredients. |
Thanks -- I did see that the % varied a little by the "flavor" but the OP had a puppy so I was really looking at puppy foods. Do you mean that puppies should be given adult food to stay in the 21% protein category? Some brands were only that low in their adult line.
I did some research online and have decided that
28% is the most recommended Protein ratio for puppies. I did not see anywhere that recommended staying at 21% or below for puppies -- only adults, but if a puppy is not getting a lot of exercise they might need the lower amount. Mine are so active that I am pretty sure they need that extra protein. We have a huge yard fenced and they run like crazies out there. My Jack Russell has never been happier! Finally someone to keep up!
This has been a good thread -- got me reading and understanding the difference in needs. In fact, I decided to change my JR's food. Her name is Candy but we call her Hidalgo (race horse fame)
Chicken Soup, Canidae and Innova are my choices so far. I have not tried all that you listed. I liked what I read about Innova best but I think they may have eaten the Chicken Soup better. They were great with Canidae but no local source for me.