[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Protein %
- From: Barbara Galasso <uwish@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: RivendellP <rivendellp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:03:58 -0500
Thanks Paul. You always have such fascinating things to say about
nutrition. It seems like it is your passion. I think (and I say this
seriously), you should write a book on the subject. It would me most
eduational. Best wishes, Barbara Galasso
RivendellP wrote:
>
> Thanks everyone who answered me about my question about what % protein
> should be used in a pregnant bitches meal. Lots of different answers
> which leaves room for lots of trial and error. LOL, Barbara
>
> Paul adds...
>
> The bottom line is not the "quantity" of the protein...it's the
> "QUALITY" of the protein.
>
> AAFCO allows chicken by-product meal to be listed as Protein on a dog
> food bag label. CBPM is beaks, feet, heads, and feathers not to exceed
> 10 %. It's protein but is it quality protein? I think not. I won't
> even go into the category of Animal Digest as it's well below the
> quality of CBPM and still allowed to be listed as protein.
>
> READ THE LABELS ON YOUR DOG FOOD BAGS FOLKS...
>
> In the wild an omnivore dog (species) eats almost a 90 %to 95 %
> protein diet with no adverse affects...quite to the contrary. The
> Alpha animals eat 1st and the best. They eat gut and muscle with maybe
> a little bone.
>
> Protein is a Trojan Horse used by companies to make you think their
> food is better than others. Some foods with high (bad or mediocre)
> protein can and do cause problems in puppies and adults.
>
> AOE CH Magnolia, CH Honey, BOF Sunny, Cindy ROM, BIMr Mary, and Sachet
> ROM eat a 90 % protein diet and we don't have to (but do) wash the
> bowls and they look great at the same time.
>
> Canine nutrition is a fascinating subject with many forks (pardon the
> pun) in the road. I tend to go beyond what pet food manufacturers tell
> me about their foods and only their foods.
>
> JMO...as always...
>
> Paul
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