High Protein Diets

[BarbV]

Precisely.

The fact is that, contrary to 'internet science' - and internet science is to science what Long Island Iced Tea is to iced tea- the great majority of families in America are feeding their dogs FAR better than they are feeding their children. (What percent protein, what calcium/phosphorus ratio, what percent of daily vitamin requirements are in pizza, Baconators, and Doritos?)
But when i hear of 42% protein diets, and I know that 20% gives the normal house pet dog plenty of protein for normal use, it does make me wonder why its a good idea to use 22% of that excess protein for energy and make all that pointless extra work for the kidney. - Dr. Mac

Very true! And I never saw it so baldly than when I was in Cuba. In Cuba, the average healthy male HUMAN gets 1 serving of red beef per month.

The resort we stayed at had about a dozen stray dogs and equal number of cats. I found myself collecting table scrabs and feeding the dogs and still leaving food on my plate. Then I realized that the dogs are probably getting more meat protein that most of the staff working there! Awful!

 

[RetiredProf]

Merricks is much more expensive in my area tho..
or I would go with Merricks.. Merricks is $70/bag ......FROMM and NOW are both $42-$45


When I see food prices mentioned on the forum, I'm often astounded. I feed Merrick's kibble and get the large bag (30 pounds ?) for $45-49 here locally. Sheesh, it would almost be worth it to have me buy it for you and ship it!

 

[SheltieGuy]

Merricks is much more expensive in my area tho..
or I would go with Merricks.. Merricks is $70/bag ......FROMM and NOW are both $42-$45


When I see food prices mentioned on the forum, I'm often astounded. I feed Merrick's kibble and get the large bag (30 pounds ?) for $45-49 here locally. Sheesh, it would almost be worth it to have me buy it for you and ship it!

I agree with some of the prices.....I would have to pay $75 for Merricks

NOW i would have to pay $45 plus $18 for shipping.
FROMM is $45 for me but i have to drive 33 miles lol
Someone mentioned Solid Gold It seems to be in the $40ish range and is everywhere around me ... anyone have anything good to say about Solid Gold.
Iam turned off by TOTW with the 32% protein and the Pacific Stream I would consider if it is Etho free. I am calling TOTW as soon as they open to ask them and to email me documentation if it is Etho Free.

 

[SheltieGuy]

I thought this was important to read!!

http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=protein_myth

 

[granite]

NO to high protein at our house...it makes the dogs sick

Oh yeah, no to the new posting system too.

 

[BarbV]

http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=protein_myth

Oh, yes! This was one of the articles that convinced me that there was nothing but good in high protein.

Jury still out and unfortunately, I now have to wait another 2 or 3 week to get the verdict.

Please all...if you are thinking about making the switch, please wait. Your pups won't die on the old diet, but if you've started to switch, you may decide to switch again. If you are already switched, stay tuned.

 

[SheltieGuy]

Oh, yes! This was one of the articles that convinced me that there was nothing but good in high protein.

Jury still out and unfortunately, I now have to wait another 2 or 3 week to get the verdict.

Please all...if you are thinking about making the switch, please wait. Your pups won't die on the old diet, but if you've started to switch, you may decide to switch again. If you are already switched, stay tuned.

I agree Barb... the risk is not worth it. The article stresses GOOD Quality meat is great in any amount for a dog .... But regardless of what any of these companies say they are using .. none of us are there to actually see what is going into our dogs foods! I can't afford "good meat" for myself so its hard for me to believe all these dog food companies meats are of such high quality.. we would be paying 200 dollars a bag if it was soo good.

 

[The Quahog]

http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=protein_myth

But, really, does that article say anything at all?
It starts out like it is going to explain why high protein is good. Great. We're all listening.
Then it says that lots of good protein is better than lots of bad protein, and that high protein is safer if you drink lots of water.
Other than the ' dogs and wolves have been eating it a long time with less kidney problems than domesticated dogs' (how many wolves make 13?), is there a single sentence that explains any benefit to ultra high protein? - Dr. Mac

 

[SheltieGuy]

But, really, does that article say anything at all?
It starts out like it is going to explain why high protein is good. Great. We're all listening.
Then it says that lots of good protein is better than lots of bad protein, and that high protein is safer if you drink lots of water.
Other than the ' dogs and wolves have been eating it a long time with less kidney problems than domesticated dogs' (how many wolves make 13?), is there a single sentence that explains any benefit to ultra high protein? - Dr. Mac

my thoughts as well.. it didnt explain a damn thing.. an entire web page of nothing.

 

[Caro]

But, really, does that article say anything at all?
It starts out like it is going to explain why high protein is good. Great. We're all listening.
Then it says that lots of good protein is better than lots of bad protein, and that high protein is safer if you drink lots of water.
Other than the ' dogs and wolves have been eating it a long time with less kidney problems than domesticated dogs' (how many wolves make 13?), is there a single sentence that explains any benefit to ultra high protein? - Dr. Mac

I definately agree. Pretty dodgy article in so many ways. Where's the evidence?

And can I point out that dogs were not domesticated on high quality proteins - they were domesticated on camp garbage! Ok, so they didnt live that long, but that was how they became dogs.