Low Protein Dog Food

Low protein dog food is a variety of dog food, that is many a times prescribed by vets to dogs in order to help them overcome some or the other ailment or disorder. This variety of dog food is named so obviously due to the fact that the protein content in the food is lesser than the usual dog food. It should be noted that low protein dog food should not be given to your dog unless and until it is prescribed by a vet. It should be noted that a normal and healthy dog requires about 25% of protein in his daily diet. According to animal experts and vets, an over consumption of proteins is not good for a dog's health as the regular over consumption and digestion of proteins results into production of toxins in the dog's body. These toxins eventually result in the malfunctioning of kidneys and the urinary tract. Hence your dog's protein intake must be controlled.
When is Low Protein Dog Food Prescribed?
The answer to this question is very simple. As mentioned earlier, under normal circumstances, a dog needs 25% of proteins in his food to stay healthy. It has been observed by the animal experts that dogs suffering from ailments related to the urinary tract need low amounts of protein. The following are some of the related ailments when low protein dog food is prescribed by vets.

• Genetic kidney related diseases
• Chronic kidney failure
• Acute kidney failure
• Glomerulonephritis
• Urinary tract and kidney failure as a result of parasite borne diseases
• Congestive heart failure
• Urinary stones

he answer to this question is very simple. As mentioned earlier, under normal circumstances, a dog needs 25% of proteins in his food to stay healthy. It has been observed by the animal experts that dogs suffering from ailments related to the urinary tract need low amounts of protein. The following are some of the related ailments when low protein dog food is prescribed by vets. Genetic kidney related disease