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Recommended % Of Protein-Adult With No Health Issues Curious as to what correct amount of protein would be ok for a biewer adult? I have been told that younger dogs within the terrier group are susceptible to liver shunt/issues and once over the adolescence phase, more protein would be ok. Currently I have JB on Authority Lamb & Rice with 23% protein and 12% fat. It is rated 3.5 stars, "not" grain-free and he does well on it, but, I am adding a new addition to the family soon (another biewer which is a retired stud coming from Alabama) and he is on grain-free. Was thinking of transitioning them both to grain-free but the brand I am interested in is a Bison & Pea formula which is rated 4.5 stars with 30% protein. It is also not outrageously priced. Your thoughts? |
30% is not too high at all, IMO. Usually puppies NEED more protein. I personally don't like to go over 35% or so simply because I don't find it necessary. But the protein % alone isn't what affects kidneys, you need to pay attention to the calcium/phosphorus and ash levels in a food to determine the quality and WHERE most of the protein is coming from. But yeah, basically, 30% is pretty average IMO. I won't go lower than 25% or higher than 35% typically. Just personal preference. |
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Here are the ingredient lists for both the Bison & Pea and the Salmon & Pea. Which one would you recommend? Bison, Fish Meal, Chicken Meal, Dried Ground Peas, Tapioca, Pea Protein, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Sunflower Oil, Poultry Fat (Preserved with mixed tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Manganese Proteinate, L-Carnitine, Copper Proteinate, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid Ash 8.99 g/cup Calcium 1.54 g/cup Phosphorus 1.09 g/cup Salmon, salmon meal, dried ground peas, tapioca, pea protein, fish meal, dried plain beet pulp, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried carrots, sunflower oil, natural flavor, whole potato, calcium carbonate, salt, flaxseed, potassium chloride, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, choline chloride, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, l-carnitine, biotin, sodium selenite, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12 supplement, calcium iodate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid. CONTAINS NO ETHOXYQUIN Ash, Calcium & Phosphorus amounts unavailable. |
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Grain free is great for some dogs, but others really do just fine on grains! Good luck w/ your new addition! |
I prefer a higher protein diet vs. a higher carb diet for dogs (well, and for people too, actually :))...I think it's healthier and leaner. Btw, feeding higher protein won't lend to causing liver or kidney issues. The liver issue you're concerned about is genetic, not diet-caused. |
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