Is 22% protein and 11% fat enough for my puppy's food? What's ideal?

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What percent protein and fat should be in a puppy food? Is 22% protein and 11% fat enough? Please explain, thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 5 years old | 17 lbs

Dr. Rachel · Accepted Answer

The National Research Council on Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats lists protein and fat requirements for growing puppies in grams per day. Unfortunately this can be confusing because most pet food labels show minimum protein and fat content as a % basis. Puppies need 56 g of crude protein and 21 g of total fat per day. This is a very helpful resource that includes instructions on how to ensure you are feeding your dog these minimum amounts: http://dels.nas.edu/resources/static-assets/banr/miscellaneous/dog_nutrition_final_fix.pdf

Is 22% protein and 11% fat enough for my puppy's food? What's ideal?

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