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Should homemade dog food be mostly meat?

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Experts recommend that anything from 1/3 to 3/4 of a dog's diet be protein, in the form of meat or non-meat protein, such as eggs, cottage cheese or cooked dried beans.


What percentage of meat should be in homemade dog food?

A general rule of thumb when choosing ingredients for dogs would be 40 percent meat, 30 percent vegetables and 30 percent grains.

What percentage of meat should I feed my dog?

The meat, organs and bones should account for no less than 2/3 of your dog's diet. Provide plenty of variety: it ensures your dog is getting all the nutrition it needs from different sources.

Is it OK to feed my dog only meat?

While it's true that dogs need a protein-heavy diet and that they are carnivores by nature, living on a meat-only diet can really damage your dog's health. With just meat, your dog could be missing out on lots of vitamins and supplemental nutrients. If your dog's diet isn't right for him, look out for bowel issues.

What percentage of meat should be in dry dog food?

30 – 40% of meat-based dog food.

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