Hi, sorry if this has been asked before, I did do quick search first but no real joy.
Just wondered if anybody really worries about these percentages, I didn't until I bought a Rottie and wanted to do all I could to protect from bone related problems. Anyway after lots of googling it seems that all large breed dogs should be on about 0.8-1.5% calcium (dry matter) and slightly less phosphorous.
This is fine but it seems that unless you buy Eukanuba or Royal Canin it is very hard to find wet or dry food that comes into this bracket, Orijen and Acana seem to be one of the few high quality grain free kibble that have some varieties that match this percentage and when you look at raw food like nutriment it has very high C and P when converted to dry matter.
Is this something anyone else worries about? I can't help think that maybe the real reason for bone problems is when dogs are overweight or they are fed a higher % of phosphorous to calcium.
Any input will be much appreciated, thanks.
Just wondered if anybody really worries about these percentages, I didn't until I bought a Rottie and wanted to do all I could to protect from bone related problems. Anyway after lots of googling it seems that all large breed dogs should be on about 0.8-1.5% calcium (dry matter) and slightly less phosphorous.
This is fine but it seems that unless you buy Eukanuba or Royal Canin it is very hard to find wet or dry food that comes into this bracket, Orijen and Acana seem to be one of the few high quality grain free kibble that have some varieties that match this percentage and when you look at raw food like nutriment it has very high C and P when converted to dry matter.
Is this something anyone else worries about? I can't help think that maybe the real reason for bone problems is when dogs are overweight or they are fed a higher % of phosphorous to calcium.
Any input will be much appreciated, thanks.
