May 24, 2011

True or false. It is a myth that dog kibble food containing 42% protein can burn up a dog's kidneys?

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Hey,

True or false. It is a myth that dog kibble food containing 42% protein can burn up a dogs kidneys? I am feeding my golden retriever conformation show dog Orijen dog food made by Champion Pets out of Canada. (Please see their white paper on their web site) I chose this food because it is grain free, made from quality ingredients, and high in protien. My supposition is that it takes protein to grow the lush coat I am looking for in my 19 month old open bitch.

Thanks Ed,
Bill
Pondview Golden Retrievers
Cindy
Cindy Cindy's Answer:
Typically, it’s processed low quality protein that is hard on a dog’s kidneys. I also feel that a dog that gets kidney disease has more issues than eating a high protein food. The quality and digestive availability of the components of the food are what tax the kidneys and other internal organs of our dogs.

Orijen is known to be one of the better kibbles, but with that said….we don’t feel that kibble is appropriate food for our dogs. I have fed a raw diet since 1994 and would never go back to commercial kibble. If you must feed kibble then I would supplement with fresh added meat, fish, eggs and plain sugar free yogurt.

You may want to spend some time reading our Feeding dogs section of the website, it’s located on the left hand side under Dog Training Categories.

I hope this helps,
Cindy

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