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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Most Helpful Answer
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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Published on September 30th, 2017
The actual laboratory level of protein is of limited value in picking a food as it must be weighed against the quality of the protein (how much will be digested /absorbed and how much will be processed as 'waste' by the liver and kidneys and how much will be excreted directly) as well as her lifestyle and any health or weight issues she may have. With any new food it is important to introduce gradually and monitor for any signs of upset stomach, weight gain or weight loss which might indicate a change in the diet or amount fed would be required.
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