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How much protein does a dog need to grow?

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Created: 2022-03-03 13:24:12

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The minimum dietary protein requirement for a growing dog is 18% dry matter, or DM, and 8% DM for an adult dog. This is based on feeding a high-quality protein and again, is a minimum amount. AAFCO recommends that the daily requirements for dog diets should contain at least 22% DM for growth and 18% DM for maintenance.


How much protein does a dog need in 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.

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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