| Many pet owners are concerned with the contents | | | | two percent or less). A few high protein dog foods |
| of the food their pets eat. We worry about whether | | | | have up to twenty percent of their calories from fat |
| specialty foods are a ripoff, whether grocery store | | | | - a great choice for active dogs, but a bad one for |
| brands are really providing nutrition, and whether | | | | sedentary pets. |
| table scraps are okay. One question many owners | | | | If your dog really likes the food you currently feed, |
| have is whether we should feed high protein dog | | | | that doesn't mean you can't improve his or her |
| food. Here's a look at some of the things people | | | | protein intake. Just start adding fresh foods that are |
| believe about pets and protein, and what the reality | | | | high in protein, like cottage cheese, bone in canned |
| is. There are many things that most of us just don't | | | | fish such as mackerel, yogurt, eggs, meats and more. |
| know. | | | | A high carb diet could be causing health and behavior |
| Contrary to what many people think, high protein | | | | problems, and the solution is remarkably simple - just |
| dog food won't hurt your dog, whether you have a | | | | increase the protein. |
| young, active dog, a brand new puppy, or an aging | | | | Remember to take care what you feed certain |
| dog with changing nutritional needs. High protein diets | | | | animals. It's important not to over feed large or giant |
| for dogs don't cause kidney problems or bone | | | | breed puppies, to keep them from straining their |
| trouble, and can actually be a big help. Protein is the | | | | bones and joints. Puppies that grow too fast can |
| building block for lean muscle, and will help improve | | | | have some real health problems. Prevent this by |
| your pet's skin and coat. Dogs with kidney problems | | | | avoiding calcium supplements and don't feed your |
| should maintain a moderate protein diet, not a low | | | | puppy what an adult dog would eat. |
| protein one, and most dogs aren't getting enough, | | | | Senior dogs are often the recipients of low protein |
| much less eating more protein than they really need. | | | | dog food, which can actually make them fatter. High |
| A dog that's not getting the protein levels his or her | | | | carbohydrate foods can encourage dogs too eat too |
| diet should offer can have a lot of problems, ranging | | | | much in order to get certain nutrients. Instead of high |
| from immune issues to higher stress levels. In fact, | | | | carb, low protein food, consider feeding your |
| picking a food that offers plenty of protein can be an | | | | overweight or senior dog a moderate fat, low carb, |
| important part of staying out of the vet's office. Be | | | | high protein dog food. It could make a huge change |
| sure you pick a food that's not overly high in calcium | | | | in your pet! |
| or fat (calcium for large breed puppies should be at | | | | |