| We are a nation obsessed with protein | | | | their diet. Adult dogs need about 18% and |
| requirements. Usually we think of our own | | | | performance dogs such as dogs who sled race, |
| protein requirements or those of our | | | | need about 35%. |
| children, but for those of us with pets, we | | | | |
| also obsess over what they need to function. | | | | Many commercial dog food brands tend to be |
| Dogs have their own protein requirements, but | | | | high in protein to make sure that there is |
| they differ as they grow from puppy to adult. | | | | adequate protein ingestion. For those of |
| Furthermore, depending on its athletic | | | | you who have switched to feeding homemade dog |
| performance the protein requirements of dogs | | | | food to your pets, chicken is a great protein |
| may vary. | | | | source and it is highly digestible as well. |
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| The protein requirement of dogs is best met | | | | There is no need to obsess over the protein |
| with healthy, freshly-concocted homemade dog | | | | requirements of dogs. Just make sure the dog |
| foodwhich has high biological value. | | | | receives one serving of a healthy protein at |
| Biological value refers to the percentage of | | | | every meal time and it should be fine. For |
| the protein that can be broken down into | | | | those of you who do not trust commercial |
| usable amino acids. Eggs have the highest | | | | brands anymore, and with just cause, be aware |
| biological value at 100%, while beef hovers | | | | that there are many sources that provide |
| around 78%. | | | | homemade dog food recipes. My favorite |
| | | | source provides 245 recipes. |
| Puppies need a diet that consists of 28% of | | | | |