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Too much protein? Grain free? What do you feed and why? I see some saying grain free is too much protein and some swear by grain free. How would you know if it was too much protein? |
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How old is your dog? Growing puppies red more protein than adults. I feed moderate protein -- just enough to maintain their muscle stores. |
That's a good question! No science based links handy to post but I THINK it really comes down to the individual dog, health, age, size and activity level. That's the comment that seems to be a common or most prominent theme of similar questions. You want something your dog will eat and you want something that has a good balance of nutrition. I personally feel, like humans and other animals, higher proteins and nutritional levels, coupled with activity and exercise, are most important during the growing years. Once a healthy body is created, it's a maintenance issue of nutrition and activity. Some of the nutrition levels could be reduced once an animal is and adult. Again, like humans, if the food is too rich, problems will occur but may be years down the road and not attributed to, linked to, the food they ate. You might try a search here and the web: nutritional requirements for a healthy yorkshire terrier. |
I prefer a higher protein diet for both humans and animals. Carbs are SO easily converted to fat if not burned, and I like a higher protein/carb ratio - I just think it's healthier and leaner and better for the body overall too in terms of inflammation. I feed pre-made raw to my 3 and have for about 6 years or so - either Primal or Natures Variety. It's higher protein and I love it for them. |
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"Species and Growth Stage Recommended Protein % Recommended Fat %: Puppy 28% 17% Adult dog 18% 9-15% Performance dog 25% 20% Racing sled dog 35% 50% Lactating dog 28% 17% This is from the extensive work/scientific research/clinical trials done by RC in their labs/production facility. This is information I have in my files...it is several years old and it may have changed....guess I need to contact them and get that info if it needs to be updated. |
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For anyone interested, Ohio State University Vet School has a wonderful site where they discuss nutrition and present some charts and percentages for pet diets....I have NO idea how to do link things, but if you type in Veterinary Medical Center | College of Veterinary Medicine, you will see a lot of valuable information....there are lots of topics running down the right hand side of the page, that provides a lot of clarity and explanation regarding pet foods and pet nutrition. (not a subsidiary of RC!!!) |
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When I re-read my post, it was auto changed I guess...that is NOT what I had typed in for people to put....let me try again....vet.osu.edu/vmc/diet manual.... Oh good! It didnt change it this time! |
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It is not just a graph....it is their take on nutrition...if you look down the right hand side of the page, it lists a bunch of different related topics on nutrition, diets, myths, etc.....at least on my computer it does! |
I prefer a grain free diet. . . I try to give Galen the healthiest food I can find. |
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This site does indeed have some wonderful info - thanks for thinking of it! :) |
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