It wasn't easy to find the breakdown on the web either. You would think that Royal Canin would list it on there site and they don't. Well it is Far from being a high protein, especially since the first ingredient and the bulk of the food is potatoes. And it has a high water content like canned food. And very expensive! Another site wanted $9.00 more for the same bag size......the rip off!
The Fromm on the other hand is a very high protein and fat. I originally used a higher protein and fat food on Princess too when I first got her, because she was 8 pounds underweight, which is a lot for a small dog. Then once she was at her normal weight, I switched to a lower protein of 26% and fat 16% and she has been able to maintain her good weight and not over weight, she is all muscle, and no fat. http://www.nationalpetpharmacy com/Product/5667/Royal-Canin-Veterinary-Diet-Canine-Hypoallergenic-Selected-P otein-Adult-PV-Dry-Dog-Food Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Hypoallergenic Selected Protein Adult PV Dry Dog Food Itching skin, upset stomachs, and irritated bowels are no match for Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Hypoallergenic Selected Protein Adult PV Dry Dog Food! This healthy food for dogs is prescribed by veterinarians to alleviate symptoms Dried potato, venison meal, potato protein, coconut oil, natural flavors, vegetable oil, fish oil, salt, DL-methionine, L-lysine, choline chloride, taurine, monosodium phosphate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A acetate, niacin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin supplement (vitamin B2), folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], trace minerals (zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), rosemary extract, preserved with natural mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Moisture (max): 10.00% Crude Protein (min):19.50% Crude Fat (min): 10.00% Crude Fiber (max): 3.80% EPA (min): 0.1% DHA (min): 0.05% I have Gigi on Nutro Chicken & Rice & Oatmeal formula for sensitive stomachs Chicken meal, ground rice, rice flour, rice bran, whole brown rice, chicken, poultry fat, oatmeal, pea proteinProtein 21%, Fat 12%, Fiber 5%, (low fiber is suppose to be good for sensitive stomachs and livers) Her poop is smaller and softer on this one, which the say is better for their system. And she doesn't eat her poop with this one, like she did on other brands. That has also helped her to loose the excess weight. JMO, but it sounds like Tino could use a good chicken based food with protein 26-27% and fat 16%. He should still be able to burn that off without loosing weight, and not be too rich for his system. -------Original Message------- From: Pam Dean Date: 3/28/2012 8:03:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] blue freedom dogfood new safe for chis Paco and Bino are on the Veterinary prescribed Royal Canine hypo-allergenic Venison and Potato because of skin and stomach allergies and I don't have the bag so clueless on the breakdown. But I think remembering in my senior mind that the fat content on the Venison and Potato was very low.. I put Tino on the Fromm grainfree to help build his immune system and bulk him up. but he is at a good weight now so probably will move him to the Royal Canine also.The Fromm seems to be a little rich for his tummy. I will have to monitor his weight tho because he is an energizer bunny and I don't want his weight to go down. The Fromm had 29.9% protein and 18% fat. From: Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 7:40 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] blue freedom dogfood new safe for chis Pam, I am curious, just how high is the protein and the fat that you feed your chis? Peggy -------Original Message------- From: Pam Dean Date: 3/28/2012 7:30:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] blue freedom dogfood new safe for chis I have never had a weight problem with any of my animals on high protein. Now the high carbs have been a different story. Only thing I notice on the high protein is their stool is softer..less filler to bind it. From: Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] blue freedom dogfood new safe for chis Ahh but there is a difference in the way proteins are absorbed in the body, and that depends on what type of protein source it is. Raw food digest much faster in a dogs systems because it is loaded with enzymes. Raw fed dogs have a much lighter color stool and the stool once passed even disintegrates faster then kibble protein. It takes much longer for an animal or a human to digest and have the proteins broken down from beef then it does from chicken or turkey. Some types of proteins can actually interfere in the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals and medicines. They each have there own job to do in the digestion and absorption in the body. Kibble dog food is sooo processed that it does take three times longer to digest then raw foods, which is why a dog that has a liver or kidney problem that isn't functioning correctly has a much harder time digesting and distributing proteins throughout the body, because all proteins pass through the liver first. Proteins come from many different types of food, not just meat. Not all proteins are a like! The more active a dog is the quicker the dog digest proteins and burns them up, same thing with people. So for a couch potatoe type dog, it is a fact that too high a protein only makes the liver work twice as hard trying to absorb and distribute them through out the system within a 24 hour period. Just for the record, I have also learned that for dogs that have seizures, a lower protein diet can also reduce the severity and amount of seizures that a dog can have, whether they have a liver issue or not. I know that this is true of Gigi and many other people who have seizure dogs. Peggy -------Original Message------- From: Pam Dean Date: 3/28/2012 11:04:13 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] blue freedom dogfood new safe for chis I use Fromm Grain free..Truthfully I don't see any advantage to grains. they just cause allergies. Unless your dog has a medical condition limiting his protein consumption, I don't think there is such a thing as Protein being too high. Some people raw feed(Hi Rebecca lol) and that is mostly protein. From: Randi Grennan <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 11:02 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] blue freedom dogfood new safe for chis is BLUE Freedom Grain-Free Chicken Recipe safe for small breeds better than the non grain free. I see they have it in the bite size and I like it has no grain this is what they say is in it wasn't sure if the protein is to high thanks Randi Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein26.0% min Crude Fat15.0% min Crude Fiber7.0% max Moisture10.0% max Calcium1.2% min Phosphorous0.9% min Omega 3 Fatty Acids*0.25% min Omega 6 Fatty Acids*2.5% min L-Carnitine*100 mg/kg min Glucosamine*400 mg/kg min Chondroitin Sulfate*300 mg/kg min
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