[abbie's mom]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

Everything I could find seemed to say the opposite. Small breed dogs have high metabolisms and need more protein. Any of the brands that have specific Small Breed Puppy and Large Breed Puppy foods have higher protein in the Small Breed Puppy food. Diamond for instance -- LArge Breed Puppy has 27% protein and Small Breed Puppy has 32%.

I am going to stick with 28% Protein minimum for mine.

Thanks . Just wondered "why", in a carnivorous species, the question of "too much protein" would be an issue at all?

Originally Posted by genie

I don't want to fry her liver or kidneys.

...and, this is a concern, because.....??