Protein restriction for the feline patient with HE should not exceed minimum values determined for cats with chronic renal insufficiency (3.3 — 3.5 g / kg body weight of high
biologic value protein in a diet providing 70 — 80 kcal / (kg ⋅ d)[293 — 335 × 103 J (kg ⋅ d)-RSB-.
Chicken is a good source of high
biologic value protein.
Not exact matches
The evidence suggests that raw organic milk is actually one of the healthiest options as it has the highest
biologic value and utilization of any
protein.
Inexpensive
proteins of low
biologic value such as collagen or gelatin, or those contained in low quality meat, byproduct meals, and cereal wastes are often present in low quality foods.
The higher the
biologic value of a
protein, the less
protein is needed in the diet to supply the essential amino acid requirements.
Healthy kittens need a minimum of 9.4 g of
protein of high
biologic value per kg metabolic body wt / day.
Digestibility is less for plant
protein ingredients,
protein of poor
biologic value, and for poor - quality diets.
Egg has been given the highest
biologic value, and organ and skeletal meats have a higher
biologic value than plant - based
proteins.
Healthy adult dogs need a minimum of 2.62 g of
protein of high
biologic value per kg metabolic body wt (ie, BWkg0.75) / day (NRC guidelines).
The cat has a higher
protein requirement than most species, and healthy adult cats need a minimum of 3.97 g of
protein of high
biologic value per kg metabolic body wt / day.
Healthy puppies 4 — 14 wk old and > 14 wk old need a minimum of 9.7 g and 12.5 g of
protein of high
biologic value per kg metabolic body wt / day, respectively.
Because the
biologic value of animal - based
proteins is generally quite high, your dog will do well on a raw diet in most cases.
4 Diet is formulated with high
biologic value, restricted quantity
protein, with additional fiber (crude fiber 3.9 g / 400 kcal) and zinc specifically for support of dogs with hepatic disease.