What exactly is considered Medium Protein range Levels and Low Phosphorus range Levels in Dog food? I have been at this for two days now. I would greatly appreciate if you could tell me. Thank you & God Bless you. "Happy Thanksgiving Holiday"!!!
2007-11-19 17:38:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I am having much difficulty telling what they consider high, medium or low...
2007-11-19 17:39:11 · update #1
This may help: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1661&articleid=662
2007-11-19 17:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by Quevvy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A veterinarian is the best source for that information or a veterinary school of medicine if you have access to one.
As far as protein, high protein (use only with puppies or dogs that are constantly working sheep/cattle, etc or running game) is 26% or higher. For normal pets, high protein can be very bad as it damages the kidneys.
For phospherous, try contacting Hills (makers of Science Diet and Prescription Diet). Some of their prescription only foods are low phospherous so they should know what percentage is considered low.
2007-11-20 04:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read that a good food should be at least 30% protein and 18% fat, so you don't have to feed as much to get the right levels.
2007-11-20 01:51:03 · answer #3 · answered by Katrina S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking there has to be someone like a "Dog Food Nutritionist" that you can contact for that answer, or maybe your Vet. Even the Suppliers of the food you may be considering purchasing may have answers for you. That's a tough project you are taking on. I wish you well. =)
2007-11-20 01:56:13 · answer #4 · answered by Pilot ~ canine son! 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
LEAVE IT TO THE DOG THEY DONT COMPLAINT UNTIL YOU KEEP THEM HUNGRY
2007-11-20 03:12:51 · answer #5 · answered by dust s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋