Protein Levels In Food?

[Nicky Co.]

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When we brought our greyhound home, we were told to make sure he doesn't have too much protein in his diet and I've read the same in a few places, as a retired dog obviously doesn't need as much.

However, how much is right? We've been feeding Bakers kibble and it's down as 22% protein. Is this okay?

 

[*Lesley*]

22% protein is highish, if you compare that redmills racer for active racing dogs is 27% protein and and burns general dog food is 18.5% .

Also James wellbeloved do a general dog kibble at 23% and a senior at 18% so there is quite a range.

High protein foods contain more protein for that extra energy, but a normal food contains the amount needed to ensure healthy skin, coat muscles and ect

I don't know much about greyhounds but I would have thought it would depend on how active he is he if he's not racing then he doesn't need that extra energy just protein for health I think 22% should be fine but I don't know much about greyhounds :unsure:

Someone else will know better than me :thumbsup:

 

[whippetsrus]

When we brought our greyhound home, we were told to make sure he doesn't have too much protein in his diet and I've read the same in a few places, as a retired dog obviously doesn't need as much.
However, how much is right?  We've been feeding Bakers kibble and it's down as 22% protein.  Is this okay?

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Why not speak to the people you got him from. They would be best able to advise you on what is acceptable.

 

[Lolcoe]

Id say that 22% is ok as most foods have between 18-22%. 28 and above is high level and only used if racing as it can seriously damage their kidneys. I think Austrailian Formula is the highest? Puppy food however is all usually above 30%.

Are you using the Bakers as in the commercial stuff?

Why dont you use a Greyhound Maintenance as it works out cheaper due to not paying tax on it. Red Mills and Wafcol and Gain all do a good maintenence. We use Dr John Gold for our retired ones, they love it and it has a good amount of what they need but with a little boost as im sure he still likes a run about and at around £7.50 a bag its a bargain.

 

[galty]

Round about the 20% + or - a couple of % is spot on.

But be careful if you feed scraps as well.

 

[beaubeau]

Well done for giving a Greyhound a home :thumbsup: They are just great pets.

 

I Foster for rescue and more often than not, I have a Greyhound (Being close to the Track)

 

Keep as close as you can to 20% but as said before,

keep an eye on those snax and whatever he pinches :- "

 

 

Good luck with him,

 

Tracey X

 

[oakmoorehill]

I feed my greyhound William Red Mills Tracker which has 20% protein . I used to give their Racer food but at 27% protein it was turning him loopy .He's now a lot better although still slighty loop e sems much calmer in himself although he still barks when I'm not around.

My whippets and even my irish setter are all fed on the Tracker in fact the setter Zoe wont eat anything else

I pay £10.50 for a 15kg bag and it lasts my lot 5 whippets 1 greyhound and a setter just over a week .Our local pet shop orders it in especialy for me and as Lolcoe says you don't pay VAT on greyhound food

 

[Mark Roberts]

We've been feeding Bakers kibble and it's down as 22% protein. Is this okay

Most dry foods average between 20-22%, racing foods tend to have higher protien content 27-32%.

a pet dogs/ex racer should be fine on anything up to 22% after that you'll see them more hyper.

 

[Nicky Co.]

Thanks for all the advice - its sounds like he is okay for the moment, but will keep an eye out to make sure he isn't putting on too much weight. However, he was underweight when we had him, so slightly above 20% is probably a good thing for now. He doesn't seem overly hyper, although obviously he has the occasional mad 5 minutes! :lol:

I've not seen any greyhound specific food anywhere, but perhaps I've been looking in the wrong places. Any idea where I'm likely to find some?

 

[midlanderkeith]

Thanks for all the advice - its sounds like he is okay for the moment, but will keep an eye out to make sure he isn't putting on too much weight.  However, he was underweight when we had him, so slightly above 20% is probably a good thing for now.  He doesn't seem overly hyper, although obviously he has the occasional mad 5 minutes!  :lol:
I've not seen any greyhound specific food anywhere, but perhaps I've been looking in the wrong places.  Any idea where I'm likely to find some?

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pets at home or pet city

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keith

 

[FeeFee]

Bakers is the one commercial food that I wouldn't use - ever. It is absolutely full of colourings, additives and contains no less than 13 E-numbers.

It's junk food for dogs - the equivalent of feeding your kids MacDonalds for every meal, and can cause hyperactivity, snotty eyes, gunky ears, etc. I've known several 'problem' dogs change completely when they are taken off the stuff.

 

[Nicky Co.]

Pets @home is where I looked - I must have managed to miss it! I work opposite so will go take another look.

And thanks for the info about Bakers - I'll use up the stocks I have and then switch once I've found something more suitable. I did read the label, but with absolutely no idea of what I should be looking out for....

 

[whippetmad]

Try also any pet shop,sometimes they will order for you,i get mine from Mole Avon farmers,again if they don't have it in,they such order for you,i used Red Mills Tracker(£8.50 per bag) and Proplan.Chudleys greyhound maintenance is good too.

 

[Evie]

Bakers is the one commercial food that I wouldn't use - ever.  It is absolutely full of colourings, additives and contains no less than 13 E-numbers.
It's junk food for dogs - the equivalent of feeding your kids MacDonalds for every meal, and can cause hyperactivity, snotty eyes, gunky ears, etc.  I've known several 'problem' dogs change completely when they are taken off the stuff.

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I'm glad someone said it! I have no experiance feeding greyhounds, so didn't feel qualified to speak up.

Bakers really is a rubbish food as Fee Fee says. Archie was on it when I got him and was skin and bone plus pure hyper. Wired to the Moon!!! (w00t)

I since changed him over to Burns Dog food which I also feed Willow, it is excellent. No fillers, additives, colours or e numbers. Good quality meat used as well.

The three dog food I would recommend having a look at are;

Burns

Arden Grange

James Wellbeloved

They are excellent quality feeds with out the rubbish you can find in many other comercial foods. Burns and Arden Grange also have the advantage of no animal testing as well. :thumbsup: