armagh4466 asked:
I have a chihuahua and I buy high-premium dog food for her. But I have noticed the variation in protein content. What is a good protein content for a little dog? And is a grain free dog food really the best as I have heard healthy carbs are good for your dog? Very confused!
Josephine
I have a chihuahua and I buy high-premium dog food for her. But I have noticed the variation in protein content. What is a good protein content for a little dog? And is a grain free dog food really the best as I have heard healthy carbs are good for your dog? Very confused!
Josephine
Tags : Chihuahua, Free Food, Little Dog
Categories : Dogs
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RodiKenley
November 1st, 2009 at 8:12 am
Larry
Grain free dog food? If you can. I’d say for a Chihuahua, stay under 26% protein. Well, actually, any dog. 22%-23% wonderful.
thedevilscandy8
November 4th, 2009 at 1:08 am
Marion
I don’t know what the actual numbers are, but I started my 6lb Maltese off on Natural Balance and it’s been perfect for her. I tryed Evo for about a month (higher protein) and she had horrid gas. I switched her back and it was gone in a few days. Grain free has to do with allergies and Natural Balance is the best food there is dogs with allergies. It’s all-around the best food on the market. Higher protein levels for puppies are based more for large breed dogs who require more muscle tone.
Andie
November 6th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Jared
Dogs don’t need any carbs, especially not rice, corn, wheat, barley, etc. If you were feeding a grain, rice and barley cause less complications.
I have a 14 lb dog and I feed EVO which is 42% protein. He has had absolutely no problems on it. Most dog food has protein in the 20% range. Unless your dog has kidney problems you do not have to worry about high protein dog food.
Good brands:
High protein:
EVO
Orijen
Wellness Core
Solid Gold Barking at the Moon
Taste of the Wild
Natures Variety Instinct
Moderate protein:
Innova
Wellness
Fromm
Canidae
Nature’s Variety Prairie
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