Angela Burrell wrote 06/11/2009 07:59 PM Protein/diet/aggression link? #243319 - 06/11/2009 07:59 PM
Angela Burrell Webboard User Reg: 05-10-2006 Posts: 2273 Loc: Ontario, Canada Offline	So I was reading this article/excerpt/summary: http://www.provet.co.uk/petfacts/healthtips/proteinaggression.htm At first they say that too much tryptophan in the brain, apparently caused by a high protein diet, has been linked to increased aggression in dogs. At the bottom they then say that supplementing a dog's diet with tryptophan can help mitigate aggression. What? I also recall reading an article (http://www.rense.com/general76/raw.htm) that talked about how a fresh, whole food, species appropriate diet created sociable, low-aggression rats. So I guess my question is, how do you feed a carnivore too much protein? And does anyone know any good links to articles on diet/behaviour relationship?
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Jo Harker wrote 06/12/2009 06:34 AM Re: Protein/diet/aggression link? [Re: Angela Burrell ] #243335 - 06/12/2009 06:34 AM
Jo Harker Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2008 Posts: 921 Loc: Indiana Offline	Look! I DO fit in the bag.
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Jo Harker wrote 06/12/2009 06:57 AM Re: Protein/diet/aggression link? [Re: Jo Harker ] #243338 - 06/12/2009 06:57 AM
Jo Harker Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2008 Posts: 921 Loc: Indiana Offline	And, I think they also had talked about needing some carbs in the diet...can't find the paper anywhere yet, but some correct carbs keeps blood sugar level and less spikes and drops means less aggression...yeah..not sure about that one, but will look. Curious now. Look! I DO fit in the bag.
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Connie Sutherland wrote 06/12/2009 09:39 AM Re: Protein/diet/aggression link? [Re: Jo Harker ] #243348 - 06/12/2009 09:39 AM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Jo Harker And, I think they also had talked about needing some carbs in the diet...can't find the paper anywhere yet, but some correct carbs keeps blood sugar level and less spikes and drops means less aggression...yeah..not sure about that one, but will look. ... Carbs (even complex carbs) are needed to keep blood sugar level for a protein-and-fat diet? I can't wait to see this. I'm with you, Jo -- not sure about that one.
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