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View Full Version : optimal levels of fat and protein for a lab lab13 01-31-2007, 06:29 PM What are the optimal levels for fat and protein for a lab to maintain good health? I ask as some foods are much higher in fat and protein than others . A lot of hypoallergenic foods are lower in protein and fat than say a maintenance diet. Lovemylabby 01-31-2007, 06:56 PM What are the optimal levels for fat and protein for a lab to maintain good health? I ask as some foods are much higher in fat and protein than others . A lot of hypoallergenic foods are lower in protein and fat than say a maintenance diet. I think it depends on age and activity level. I like to see at least 24-26% protein and 14-15% fat for an adult Lab with normal activity level. This helps them to maintain good muscle mass as well as healthy skin and coat. I would like to hear other opinions as well. :) lab13 01-31-2007, 07:18 PM You said it better than I could type - for an adult Lab with normal activity level to help them maintain good muscle mass and healthy skin and coat. That is what I figured the %'s should be. Why then isn't there a hypoallegenic food with those levels for dogs with allergies. Lovemylabby 01-31-2007, 07:22 PM You said it better than I could type - for an adult Lab with normal activity level to help them maintain good muscle mass and healthy skin and coat. That is what I figured the %'s should be. Why then isn't there a hypoallegenic food with those levels for dogs with allergies. That's a good question. I can tell you that the food I feed has 26% protein, but it also contains more than one protein source. Most hypoallergenic foods have only one protein source, so I am thinking this is why it has lower protein. Hopefully, others will chime in for you. pokey318 02-26-2007, 07:55 PM Timberwolf Organics has their Ocean Blue with 26% protein and 16% fat. This is a grain free, fish based food which to me is great for allergic dogs. I am thinking of switching to this from Eagle Pack Holistic Duck and Oatmeal (a food I have really been happy with.) Piper seems to have trouble with white rice and EP began to add white rice to their Holistic line. I hate to switch foods, but I really do think white rice is one of her bigger problems. www.timberwolforganics.com |