My dog's new food has 29% protein. Is that too much for him?

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How much crude protein should my dog eat.? The food from fromm has 24%. I want to switch his food to acana. It has 29%. Is it too much protein. Acana crude fiber is 6% whole fromm is 3.5%. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 4 months old | 41 lbs

Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Pete is a cutie! Individual pets' protein requirements will vary depending on their health status. For example, very active working dogs may need a higher-protein diet than a normal household dog. Also, pets with kidney disease or other health conditions may need a protein restricted diet. If Pete is an average healthy pet dog any dog food that is labeled for maintenance feeding will be adequate. This is a great resource from the FDA explaining pet food labeling: https://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/resourcesforyou/ucm047120.htm Please remember to transition your dog slowly over five to seven days whenever changing the diet. If Pete has specific health conditions such as food allergies or kidney disease, please consult with your veterinarian before changing his diet.

My dog's new food has 29% protein. Is that too much for him?

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