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Is 30% protein too much for dog food? What's the right amount?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 70 lbs

How much protein is the right amount for dogs? Some dog foods have 30% plus others much less.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 7th, 2018

30% is excessive and there is no added benefit to that level. If she is a high energy dog then a higher fat content is better to maintain weight if that is an issue. 20-25% is most commonly found in adult maintenance foods.

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