Guest Polly Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I am looking for a new food for 2 of my greys. I had been using TD and it hasn't helped the teeth at all. I was told to look for food with less than 22% protein (was told it is better for greys not to have too high a protein level). Some posts I have read look as if people want higher protein levels? I am trying Blue Buffalo (22%) but having the loose poop problem. I saw one called Canine Caviar - it is a freeze dried raw food diet - the lamb was 21% protein. What do people think about the importance of protein level? Any other items I should be looking at? Thank you! Rider, Lilly, and Jack's mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) I don't think you'll find many here agreeing with the less than 22% idea -- what's the authority for that?? If it's not protein, fat, moisture, or fiber, it's carbs, and dogs certainly don't need more of those. Remember greys at the track are getting kibble + raw meat. I wouldn't even think of something as a higher protein food until it gets above 30% protein. Lots of folks here have had good results with TOTW, which is 25% protein for Pacific Stream, and what, I think around 32% for the others? Most people here also think Science Diet (that's what TD is, right, their dental prescription food?) is about the worst crap you can buy, unless there's a really specific prescription diet that is needed for a medical reason. But no kibble is going to do any kind of meaningful good for cleaning teeth, vs. brushing, using Petzlife, giving raw bones, or a zillion other things. Edited October 23, 2010 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifthounds Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I don't think you'll find many here agreeing with the less than 22% idea -- what's the authority for that?? If it's not protein, fat, moisture, or fiber, it's carbs, and dogs certainly don't need more of those. Remember greys at the track are getting kibble + raw meat. I wouldn't even think of something as a higher protein food until it gets above 30% protein. It's not so much the amount of protein but the quality that matters. Protein should come from meat sources and dry protein is harder on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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