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How much protein does a 50lb dog need?

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How much protein does she currently consume? Looking at the nutritional information on the dog food label seems like a reasonable place to start. The makers of her current dry dog food, Innova, suggests the following serving size: A 50lb dog should be fed 2.1 Cups – 333.64 g, 1,182.74 Kcal/day.


How much protein per day does a dog need?

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.

What percent of protein does a dog need?

Adult dogs need 18 to 25 percent protein, while a growing puppy needs more protein – 29 percent (which should provide 20 to 25 percent of his dietary calories).

Is 30% protein too much for a dog?

Dogs are quite able to tolerate diets with protein levels higher than 30 percent on a dry weight basis.

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