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. 29 мая 2018 г.
What are the symptoms of a dog getting too much protein?
Dogs on a commercial complete diet containing too much protein can suffer from anxiety, aggression, restlessness, light sleep and depression. Too much protein in the diet can also exacerbate existing mental health/nervous system issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
What happens if a dog has high-protein levels?
High protein in the urine may indicate an infection, blood in the urine, broken red blood cells, muscle proteins, or albumin in the urine. Sometimes, the protein indicates a problem in the kidney's glomerulus (filtering apparatus), causing protein loss from the body into the urine.
Can too much protein make my dog sick?
If a dog has kidney or liver issues consuming too much protein can increase the workload on these organs and upset the balance of nutrients leading to exacerbation of disease.
Is protein harmful to dogs?
Dogs aren't carnivores, but they do need essential amino acids found in protein in order to thrive. However, some veterinarians still caution against feeding high amounts of protein to dogs with kidney disease, as well as to senior dogs.
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