Protein and Dogs
What is the RDA for protein for dogs?
The amount of protein required in a dog’s diet depends on several factors, such as the dog’s age, current health status, reproductive status, and the dog’s activity level. (1)
As a rough approximation, the protein required for a dog will depend on its ideal body weight.
What is the ideal body weight for my dog?
A 30 pound dog at its ideal body weight will most likely need 30 grams of protein daily. (1)
What happens with excess protein?
disposed of through urine or stored in the body as fat (1)
What are indications of too much protein?
yellow spots in the backyard where the dog usually does its business, may be because of too much protein in the its diet (1)
What foods contain protein for dogs?
raw meat – beef, pork, chicken, turkey, duck, fish, rabbit (1)
muscle meat – kidneys, livers, lungs, hearts (1)
grains – corn, wheat (1)
oil seeds – soybeans (1)
Resources
1. https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/artificial-sweeteners-diabetes-patients
