Sign in or Register
Search Forums
Recent Topics
-
Effective Strategies for Writing Academic Papers with Confidence
by
Miriam Hartley
22 hours, 8 minutes ago -
Beyond the Maze: Playing Store Manager with Pacman 30th Anniversary
by
Cham Berlain
1 day, 15 hours ago -
Exploring the World of Anonymous Chat: How to Use Omegle
by
Carin Kelley
1 day, 15 hours ago -
Nowadays inside of Astros heritage – May well 4
by
Hagenman Hagenman
4 days, 12 hours ago -
Gage Workman homers for Toledo as Wenceel Prez opens rehab with West Michigan
by
Hagenman Hagenman
4 days, 12 hours ago
Recent Replies
-
Dandy Hats on Dune: Awakening Economy Guide – How Solari Impacts PvP and Territory Control
-
tony ma on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
tony ma on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
tony ma on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
tony ma on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
Hazel fadi on Help! My dog is being feed royal canin urinary food.
-
Andrey B on 3 dog treats for review, please.
-
RyujiSaeki RyujiSaeki on IGGM – WoW MoP Classic Assistance Hub – Gold/Items/Boosting
-
Alice Adams on My Standard Poodle has only one kidney
-
zhang yong on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
zhang yong on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
zhang yong on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
zhang yong on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
zhang yong on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
qww adad on U4gm- Unleashing Raw Power: Pulverize Druid Build Guide for Diablo 4 Season 9
Puppy Food: How Much protien is too much?
- This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 12 years, 4 months ago by
Hound Dog Mom.
-
AuthorPosts
-
hassiman
ParticipantMy breeder thinks that 21% protein is about as high a level protein a Puppy should get. I am feeding white-meat chicken, pumpkin and Orijen Puppy kibble which is rated at 40% grain-free protein.
She says too much protein can damage a dog’s liver. kidneys etc. Says around 21-25% is better for the pooch. My dog is an 8 month old cocker.
Any food recomendations?
Any opinions out there?
Hound Dog Mom
ParticipantHi hassiman –
Your breeder could not be more incorrect. You can’t feed a dog “too much” protein – excess protein that is not used by the body is passively excreted though the urine causing no stress on the organs. Protein is very important for all dogs and especially growing puppies. I wouldn’t even feed a food with 21% protein to an adult dog, let alone a puppy. I always recommend picking a dry food with at least 30% protein and topping with high quality canned foods, raw foods or healthy “people” food (sardines, eggs, lean meat, etc.) to boost protein further. I have 3 bloodhounds – an 8 month old puppy, a 2 year old adult and a 7 year old senior – that all eat a raw diet with protein levels in the 45-55% range. It is now known that reducing protein levels does nothing to prevent renal failure and that protein levels should only be reduced in the late stages of renal failure. Orijen is a wonderful food (the best dry food available in my opinion) and I think you made a great choice that you should stick with regardless of your breeder’s (incorrect) beliefs. If you go to the “library” on Orijen’s website they have some wonderful articles about the importance of dietary protein and the myths surrounding high levels of dietary protein. I’d highly recommend you read these articles to ease your mind. The three I’d recommend you read are: “Myths of High Protein” which was written by Kenneth C. Bovee, DVM, MMedSc at Penn State’s veterinary school; “Effects of High Protein on Renal Function” by Delmar R. Finco, DVM, PhD for the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Georgia’s school of veterinary medicine; “Pet Food Safety: Dietary Protein” by DP Laflamme, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVN. To get to the articles from Orijen’s homepage click “FAQ” on the top menu, then click “Library” on the new top menu that appears. You may also want to refer your breeder to these articles before he/she provides any more unknowing puppy buyers with such misguided advice.
-
AuthorPosts
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
Sign in or Register
Search Forums
Recent Topics
-
Effective Strategies for Writing Academic Papers with Confidence
by
Miriam Hartley
22 hours, 8 minutes ago -
Beyond the Maze: Playing Store Manager with Pacman 30th Anniversary
by
Cham Berlain
1 day, 15 hours ago -
Exploring the World of Anonymous Chat: How to Use Omegle
by
Carin Kelley
1 day, 15 hours ago -
Nowadays inside of Astros heritage – May well 4
by
Hagenman Hagenman
4 days, 12 hours ago -
Gage Workman homers for Toledo as Wenceel Prez opens rehab with West Michigan
by
Hagenman Hagenman
4 days, 12 hours ago
Recent Replies
-
Dandy Hats on Dune: Awakening Economy Guide – How Solari Impacts PvP and Territory Control
-
tony ma on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
tony ma on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
tony ma on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
tony ma on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
Hazel fadi on Help! My dog is being feed royal canin urinary food.
-
Andrey B on 3 dog treats for review, please.
-
RyujiSaeki RyujiSaeki on IGGM – WoW MoP Classic Assistance Hub – Gold/Items/Boosting
-
Alice Adams on My Standard Poodle has only one kidney
-
zhang yong on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
zhang yong on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
zhang yong on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
zhang yong on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
zhang yong on Wordle Unlimited: The Addictive Word Game That Never Ends
-
qww adad on U4gm- Unleashing Raw Power: Pulverize Druid Build Guide for Diablo 4 Season 9