One of the other lists I'm on is having a discussion of protein levels related to kidney disease. They have posted so new research showing that it is the qualitiy of the protein rather then the percentage that causes a problem with kidneys. If anyone is interested, I can bring some of that over here.
For now, here is some info on the protein levels in various dog foods. Sue, M, and J Wanted to share some great sites and website info on foods… Varying levels of protein are found in many of the WPJ recommended foods. These are some of what I carry and they are all in the WPJ recommended list. I try to have enough of a difference between the foods to try and find what is right for each pet…every dog has their own needs and as an owner you have many choices. Great foods aren’t all high in protein..and the ones that are aren ’t necessarily bad for many active dogs. I still think it’s more important to feed your dog a food with healthy ingredients (whether grain free or not) than bags of junk…just my humble opinion J The Innova Adult is 24% protein _http://www.innovapet.com/products/default.asp?panel=na&id=1_ (http://www.innovapet.com/products/default.asp?panel=na&id=1) The Evo has 46% protein and is marketed as an alternative when feeding a raw diet, which if feeding raw meat already has high protein. Dogs need to be very active. _http://www.naturapet.com/brands/evo.asp_ (http://www.naturapet.c om/brands/evo.asp) The California Natural is 22% protein and is marketed to dogs with allergies. _http://www.californianaturalpet.com/products/default.asp?panel=na&id=3_ (http://www.californianaturalpet.com/products/default.asp?panel=na&id=3) Ca Natl Natural Salmon & Sweet Potatoes in the can is only 13% protein. _http://www.californianaturalpet.com/products/default.asp?panel=na&id=1423_ (http://www.californianaturalpet.com/products/default.asp?panel=na&id=1423) Fromm Duck & Sweet Potato has 24% protein…various amts of protein depending on the type of protein in their foods…You can switch between their proteins without doing the two week thing. _http://www.frommfamily.com/products-fs-d-d-duck.php_ (http://www.frommfamily.com/products-fs-d-d-duck.php) Honest Kitchen is Human Grade Dehydrated food… _http://www.thehonestkitchen.com_ (http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/) * _Force_ (http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/products/force.shtml) (Chicken, Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Maintenance) * _Embark_ (http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/products/embark.shtml) (Turkey, Grain-Free Recipe for All Life Stages) * _Verve_ (http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/products/verve.shtml) (Beef Recipe with Organic Grains, for Adult Maintenance) * _Preference_ (http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/products/preference.shtml) (Grain-Free, Meat Free Dog Food Premix) * _Thrive_ (http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/products/thrive.shtml) (Chicken, Gluten-Free Recipe for All Life Stages) * _Keen_ (http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/products/keen.shtml) (Turkey, low-gluten recipe for adult maintenance)
