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Babbie · 08-30-2005, 05:54 AM

You guys are only forgetting one thing...it is not only the amount of protein but the digestability that matters. Quality is more important than a guess percentage in my opinion...that is why we have to check the igredient list, after all it is not only meat that is a source of protein.

xtine · 08-30-2005, 09:57 AM

you are definately right babbie.

the innova evo is fine, it's all highly digestible protein, unlike poor quality foods, and the big advantage is that it is grain free.

dogs evolved as carnivorous animals and their digestive tract is designed to utilize primarily meat and fat, not carbohydrates.

things are different if a dog already suffers from liver disease, and a specialized diet may be necessary, but for that i'd have the dog thoroughly checked by a vet.

another misconception that is still floating around is that a food with a high protein content causes kidney damage. this goes back to research that has been declared as outdated quite some time ago. as long as quality protein is used (which is easily digestible), there is no problem.

08-30-2005, 05:54 AM	#16
Babbie Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 1,117	You guys are only forgetting one thing...it is not only the amount of protein but the digestability that matters. Quality is more important than a guess percentage in my opinion...that is why we have to check the igredient list, after all it is not only meat that is a source of protein. __________________ Thati & Mojo

08-30-2005, 09:57 AM	#17
xtine Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,406	you are definately right babbie. the innova evo is fine, it's all highly digestible protein, unlike poor quality foods, and the big advantage is that it is grain free. dogs evolved as carnivorous animals and their digestive tract is designed to utilize primarily meat and fat, not carbohydrates. things are different if a dog already suffers from liver disease, and a specialized diet may be necessary, but for that i'd have the dog thoroughly checked by a vet. another misconception that is still floating around is that a food with a high protein content causes kidney damage. this goes back to research that has been declared as outdated quite some time ago. as long as quality protein is used (which is easily digestible), there is no problem.