My breeder told me a puppy should be fed with protein content less than 20% so that she does not grow too quickly. What do you think?

When feeding raw or fresh foods it’s not as critical to be mindful of protein levels. I feed my dogs a raw diet and have no issues with growth in puppies. Your breeder may not have experience feeding anything other than commercial kibble in which case the old advice has always been to feed low protein.

I’d recommend Embark for your puppy or Force. I would not feed a formula that contains grains.

I also WOULD NOT add fruits or vegetables to any of the Honest Kitchen formulas, they have more than enough in them already. If you want to add something beneficial, add raw animal protein like meat or eggs. With Force or Embark, it is not necessary to add anything though, it’s a stand alone diet.

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