What protein ,fat & carbs levels should we feed?

kennajo · 09-07-2011, 05:46 PM

I am looking to change our dry kibble we feed but don't know what the optimal % of protein fat and carbs are best. Too much bad because of too much growth too quickly. Not enough and ribs are showing. someone help!

mroutdoorsman · 09-07-2011, 08:00 PM

What age dog and what activity/work level does the dog do? What is your budget for food?

kennajo · 09-07-2011, 09:20 PM

he is 7 mo. and we get in a hike or swim about 2 x a week. He hit a growth spurt and a little too lean for the moment and his ears are still not up fully.

Emoore · 09-07-2011, 09:43 PM

You're going to get a lot of differing opinions on this. I personally like less carbs, more protein and fat, but with a pup that age you really want to keep your calcium low (max calcium below 1.2-1.5%) and it's hard to find a higher protein food with calcium that low. I look for at least 24% protein and 15% fat and am currently feeding a 26% protein/18% fat food.

I think you've just got a floppy-eared Shepherd. I

the floppies!

09-07-2011, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
kennajo Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 385	What protein ,fat & carbs levels should we feed? I am looking to change our dry kibble we feed but don't know what the optimal % of protein fat and carbs are best. Too much bad because of too much growth too quickly. Not enough and ribs are showing. someone help! __________________ ~Jennifer~ My Zoo Jake-(GSD/Chow)born 1997 Zoey-(long haired chihuahua) born 2009 Rocky-( GSD) born 2-2011 Spook- resident cat with an attitude Speedy-other resident cat clown

09-07-2011, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
mroutdoorsman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WA Posts: 257	What age dog and what activity/work level does the dog do? What is your budget for food? __________________ Ze'eva Li'ora - GSD 06/26/2010 [SAR/Wilderness Air Scent]

09-07-2011, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
kennajo Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 385	he is 7 mo. and we get in a hike or swim about 2 x a week. He hit a growth spurt and a little too lean for the moment and his ears are still not up fully. __________________ ~Jennifer~ My Zoo Jake-(GSD/Chow)born 1997 Zoey-(long haired chihuahua) born 2009 Rocky-( GSD) born 2-2011 Spook- resident cat with an attitude Speedy-other resident cat clown Last edited by kennajo; 09-07-2011 at 09:24 PM.

09-07-2011, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	You're going to get a lot of differing opinions on this. I personally like less carbs, more protein and fat, but with a pup that age you really want to keep your calcium low (max calcium below 1.2-1.5%) and it's hard to find a higher protein food with calcium that low. I look for at least 24% protein and 15% fat and am currently feeding a 26% protein/18% fat food. I think you've just got a floppy-eared Shepherd. I the floppies! __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

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