Dog food myth No. 3: “High-protein diets cause kidney failure.” The idea that excess protein causes kidney failure arises from the fact that high levels of protein have historically been ill-advised for dogs with kidney failure.
What happens if you feed a dog too much protein?
Excess protein is stored in the body as fat, so today's high-protein, dense pet foods could be contributing to rising pet obesity if pet owners overfeed them. Or, excess protein — or again, the amino acids in it — is excreted as nitrogen, which can be harmful to the environment.
How much protein is too much protein for a dog?
For your information: Food with more than 30% protein is considered high. Food containing between 21% – 29% are considered moderate. Food with less than 20% protein is low and is usually only available by prescription for those dogs who have medical issues that dictate that they need a particularly low protein diet.
How much protein should a dog have a day?
Dogs need 1 gram of protein per pound of IDEAL BODY WEIGHT every day. As an example, a 30lb dog at ideal body weight needs 30grams of protein each day. Remember, a pet that is overweight needs their protein calculated for their ideal body weight.
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