Sentences with phrase «protein than young dogs»

Results from one study found that older dogs required up to 50 % more protein than young dogs, to maintain labile protein (Wannemacher & McCoy, 1966).

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However, too much protein in the diet can provide a source of excess energy, especially if your dog is consuming more energy than he is expending (Young, 1991).

Older dogs and cats may not be as efficient in metabolizing dietary protein than younger animals.They may actually require more dietary protein than their younger counterparts to maintain protein reserves and maximize protein turnover rates.

The best canned puppy foods are much higher in protein content than dry kibble, making them a great choice for young dogs who are building muscle and burning a lot of energy.

More active dogs (i.e. younger dogs or working shepherds) need more protein than an older sedentary dog, so if you're unsure what category your dog falls in, your vet is the best source of information.