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Kenlong · 08-23-2011, 05:56 PM

wellness core is 34% protein, is good for 4lbs yorkie? i don't understand what percent is for which kind of dog. please help`

Ellie May · 08-23-2011, 05:59 PM

One side says yes, it's fine because dogs came from wolves and the wolf eats high protein, etc. Shouldn't cause any issues.

The other side says no. No reason to overfeed protein. And feeding that much protein, you may be overfeeding phosphorus. If there is an undiagnosed kidney issue, this wouldn't be good.

I'd talk to your vet. My dogs do not and will not eat very high protein foods.

ArmaniMan · 08-23-2011, 06:01 PM

It is really your personal preference in the end and you will hear differing opinions.

Personally, I feel like you are rolling the dice when you put such a small dog on a high protein diet. I wouldn't put my healthy, small dog on any food with a protein level above 28% or so.

Kenlong · 08-23-2011, 06:07 PM

as i can see that high protein is for larger breed dog?

Ringo1 · 08-23-2011, 07:20 PM

Well, depending on which forum you join - you'll hear very different things about high protein.

Most of the 'big dog' forums I'm on are very pro high protein.

With yorkies - who are often prone to liver issues - high protein can spell disaster if you have this liver problem lurking in the background.

So a lot of us use very medium levels of protein.

Not all of us though!

08-23-2011, 05:56 PM	#1
Kenlong Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NY Posts: 53	high protein for yorkie? wellness core is 34% protein, is good for 4lbs yorkie? i don't understand what percent is for which kind of dog. please help`

08-23-2011, 05:59 PM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	One side says yes, it's fine because dogs came from wolves and the wolf eats high protein, etc. Shouldn't cause any issues. The other side says no. No reason to overfeed protein. And feeding that much protein, you may be overfeeding phosphorus. If there is an undiagnosed kidney issue, this wouldn't be good. I'd talk to your vet. My dogs do not and will not eat very high protein foods. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-23-2011, 06:01 PM	#3
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	It is really your personal preference in the end and you will hear differing opinions. Personally, I feel like you are rolling the dice when you put such a small dog on a high protein diet. I wouldn't put my healthy, small dog on any food with a protein level above 28% or so. __________________ Armani & Chloe

08-23-2011, 07:20 PM	#5
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Well, depending on which forum you join - you'll hear very different things about high protein. Most of the 'big dog' forums I'm on are very pro high protein. With yorkies - who are often prone to liver issues - high protein can spell disaster if you have this liver problem lurking in the background. So a lot of us use very medium levels of protein. Not all of us though! __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

08-23-2011, 06:07 PM	#4
Kenlong Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NY Posts: 53	as i can see that high protein is for larger breed dog?