Proteins are supposed to be good for health. Then why does a canine need low protein dog food ? What is low protein dog food and what are low protein dog food recipes? The following article is an elaboration of all these queries and questions regarding low protein dog food.
Low protein dog food is a variety of dog food, that is many a times prescribed by vets to dogs in order to help them overcome some or the other ailment or disorder. This variety of dog food is named so obviously due to the fact that the protein content in the food is lesser than the usual dog food. It should be noted that low protein dog food should not be given to your dog unless and until it is prescribed by a vet. It should be noted that a normal and healthy dog requires about 25% of protein in his daily diet. According to animal experts and vets, an over consumption of proteins is not good for a dog's health, as the regular over consumption and digestion of proteins results into production of toxins in the dog's body. These toxins eventually result in the malfunctioning of kidneys and the urinary tract. Hence your dog's protein intake must be controlled.