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**roxybaby22** · 04-22-2009, 04:48 PM

I read many articles saying protein content can be too high if over a certain percentage and, on the contrary, many that say a high protein diet is a natural diet, so I was just wondering what you guys think.

Have any of you tried a high protein/low carb diet (Orijen, EVO, Wellness, Instinct etc.), and if so, did you have good or bad results?

I am wondering because I am looking into feeding Roxy grain free foods because the guy at the pet supply shop said that small dogs can handle about any level of protein and large dogs should wait until they are about 18 months old.

My personal thoughts on this topic is that it depends on the breed of dog and that certain dog, however in general, I think Malts can handle high protein diets.

Thanks

04-22-2009, 04:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
roxybaby22 Maltese Guru Name: Brianna Dog's Name: RIP my angel, Roxy (12/09/08 - 2/19/10) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,924	I read many articles saying protein content can be too high if over a certain percentage and, on the contrary, many that say a high protein diet is a natural diet, so I was just wondering what you guys think. Have any of you tried a high protein/low carb diet (Orijen, EVO, Wellness, Instinct etc.), and if so, did you have good or bad results? I am wondering because I am looking into feeding Roxy grain free foods because the guy at the pet supply shop said that small dogs can handle about any level of protein and large dogs should wait until they are about 18 months old. My personal thoughts on this topic is that it depends on the breed of dog and that certain dog, however in general, I think Malts can handle high protein diets. Thanks __________________ "I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive." ~ Gilda Radner