QUOTE (roxybaby22 @ Apr 22 2009, 03:48 PM)
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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.
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We have an ongoing dialog about this on another forum I belong to. You are going to get some passionate answers!
From what I have read, high protein diets may not be appropriate for toy breed dogs who have a quieter lifestyle than working dogs.
Maltese are one of the breeds prone to liver shunts and MVD, so too much protein may not be appropriate for that reason.
I have also heard of a few cases of Maltese and Yorkies developing high lipids/cholesterol from some of the grain free diets because they are so high in fat.