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Good Protein Vs Bad Protein
Are all high protein Dry Dog Foods Created Equal?
With a high-quality protein diet, there is not as much waste produced that the kidneys need to eliminate, so your pet will actually retain the protein.
Protein has been the center of confusion when it comes to feeding older dogs. While low-protein diets used to be recommended for seniors—with the thought being that high amounts of protein can overtax the kidneys—now the opposite is known to be true. According to a review of evidence published in Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, “Protein restriction for healthy older dogs is not only unnecessary, it can be detrimental.”
Reviewers discovered that sufficient amounts of protein help prevent loss of lean body mass and even increases mortality rates, and the protein needs of older dogs’ actually increase by about 50 percent. High-quality, easily digestible protein is key.
Before you just scan the labels and think “the more the merrier” in terms of protein, remember that there is a method to the high-protein dog food madness.
Good Protein Versus Bad Protein
The percentage of protein listed on the dog food bag does not tell the whole story. The quality of the protein is more important than how much of it is in your dog’s food. Evaluate a dog food by the list of ingredients. The first ingredient should be a named meat; for example, chicken, beef, lamb or fish.
Meat sources provide the best quality protein. Dog food labels list ingredients by their weight in the food, so the order is key in judging the proteins in the food. Wheat, corn, soy and by-products have little value for your dog.
Our brand nourish has a minimum of 50% meat content in all its dry dog food. But it doesn’t stop there all of the food is made with freshly prepared high quality meat. Find out about our brand nourish
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