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Do puppies need more protein or fat?

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Created: 2022-06-06 19:27:12

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The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) recommends that dry food for puppies contain a minimum of 22 percent protein, compared to 18 percent protein for adult dogs. The recommended level of fat also is higher – 8 percent for puppies, 5 percent for adults. 10 дек. 2015 г.


How much fat and protein does a puppy need?

More specifically, puppy food must have a dry matter minimum of 22.5% protein and 8.5% fat, compared to minimum 18% protein and 5.5% fat for adult dogs. Many dog food brands will cut the amount of protein and fat in their adult formulas because nutritionally-dense ingredients are expensive.

Does a dog need more protein or fat?

How much protein and fat does my dog need? An adult dog needs at least 10% of its daily calories from protein and a minimum of 5.5% from fats.

Do puppies need more protein?

Proteins are the basic building blocks of the body and contribute to healthy muscle development. Growing pups need more protein than adult dogs.

Do puppies need a lot of fat?

Fat is also important to a puppy's development, providing energy and essential fatty acids, and transporting fat soluble vitamins. A healthy adult's diet should be 5 percent fat; Buddy's puppy diet should be 8 percent fat. Fat also helps Buddy's coat and skin to stay healthy and makes his food taste a bit better.

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