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What can I supplement to increase protein for my large puppy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Multi-Colored Standard Poodle | Male | unneutered | 1 year old | 53 lbs

My vet told me I needed to feed my puppy a large breed puppy food still with a 30% protein level. I can only find a brand that goes up to 29% and another brand that was 28%. What can I supplement to add the remaining 1% into his diet? The brand I'm looking at is Eukanuba which is the 29%, and the Purina One is the lower one

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 2nd, 2019

Eukanuba is an excellent food. In my professional opinion, I don't think you need to worry too much about that 1%. You can add a hard boiled egg to the food for an easy way to add protein, probably once every other day would be fine. Or, ask your vet if he/she has a preference for a supplemental protein source since they made the 30% protein recommendation. Thank your asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach !

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