what protein levels do you wanna go with? taste of the wild is a good all natural dog food it runs about 48 dollars a bag but if it would happen to have grain allergies totw is completely grain free

 

somewhere around 15% - 18% I am thinking would be alright, and a lower phosphate level would be good also....

 

I think the reason your vet wants your dog on food with much lower protein content is because I believe protein levels can affect kidney function. Like in humans, a malfunctioning kidney can't handle higher protein diets. I'd definitely check with your vet for approval of any other food besides what was recommended.

 

I think the reason your vet wants your dog on food with much lower protein content is because I believe protein levels can affect kidney function. Like in humans, a malfunctioning kidney can't handle higher protein diets. I'd definitely check with your vet for approval of any other food besides what was recommended.

That is why I want a lower protein food.........but not so low that he has no energy, and loses all of his muscle......which almost everything you read about this Hills K-D online says happens to their dogs, they lose energy, get fat, and lose muscle.....

 

Take a look at Purina Pro Plan....Weight Management

 

I think the reason your vet wants your dog on food with much lower protein content is because I believe protein levels can affect kidney function. Like in humans, a malfunctioning kidney can't handle higher protein diets. I'd definitely check with your vet for approval of any other food besides what was recommended.

That is why I want a lower protein food.........but not so low that he has no energy, and loses all of his muscle......which almost everything you read about this Hills K-D online says happens to their dogs, they lose energy, get fat, and lose muscle.....

I think dog's get their energy from fat, protein is for muscle buidling and bone structure. Anyway, look into Dr. Tim's Kinesis it's a 26/16 protein & fat percentage content and it's all high quality ingredients without any corn or soy (which unfortunately Purina Pro Plan has.) Here's the link www.drtims.com It's made in Michigan but can easily be delivered (on an autmatic schedule) by Petflow or Chewy, etc.

 

Buckshot,
Rober is giving good advise take a look at Purina Pro Plan.... Weight Management.
Pine Creek/Dave

 

I think the reason your vet wants your dog on food with much lower protein content is because I believe protein levels can affect kidney function. Like in humans, a malfunctioning kidney can't handle higher protein diets. I'd definitely check with your vet for approval of any other food besides what was recommended.

That is why I want a lower protein food.........but not so low that he has no energy, and loses all of his muscle......which almost everything you read about this Hills K-D online says happens to their dogs, they lose energy, get fat, and lose muscle.....

I think dog's get their energy from fat, protein is for muscle buidling and bone structure. Anyway, look into Dr. Tim's Kinesis it's a 26/16 fat to protein ratio and it's all high quality ingredients without any corn or soy (which unfortunately Purina Pro Plan has.) Here's the link www.drtims.com It's made in Michigan but can easily be delivered (on an autmatic schedule) by Petflow or Chewy, etc.

I believe you have that backwards 26% protein 16% fat.

 

Some vets believe its the poor quality protein that causes problems. Look at honest kitchen,you can raise the protein and fat by adding some to it. I had an old dog with liver and kidney issues and he lived a long healthy life on it.

 

I think the reason your vet wants your dog on food with much lower protein content is because I believe protein levels can affect kidney function. Like in humans, a malfunctioning kidney can't handle higher protein diets. I'd definitely check with your vet for approval of any other food besides what was recommended.

That is why I want a lower protein food.........but not so low that he has no energy, and loses all of his muscle......which almost everything you read about this Hills K-D online says happens to their dogs, they lose energy, get fat, and lose muscle.....

I think dog's get their energy from fat, protein is for muscle buidling and bone structure. Anyway, look into Dr. Tim's Kinesis it's a 26/16 fat to protein ratio and it's all high quality ingredients without any corn or soy (which unfortunately Purina Pro Plan has.) Here's the link www.drtims.com It's made in Michigan but can easily be delivered (on an autmatic schedule) by Petflow or Chewy, etc.

I believe you have that backwards 26% protein 16% fat.

Thanks, you're right. Geeze I didn't even realize I wrote it like that 'cause I know it's protein first, fat second. Good catch.