The Benefits of a Higher Protein Diet
Just like their humans, a Doodle will lose muscle mass as he ages. We’re encouraged to lift light weights to maintain muscle; obviously, your Doodle can’t do that. Studies at Cornell University have shown that continuing to feed a healthy senior dog food with higher protein may make a small but significant difference in maintaining their muscle mass. When a dog reaches the “senior” classification depends on its weight. Dogs weighing 20-70lbs get to senior status at about nine years. It is necessary to do geriatric blood screening to make sure your dog doesn’t have a kidney or liver issue that would suggest the need for a lower protein food. Healthy, active senior dogs don’t need a reduced-calorie or reduced protein diet. If you’re feeding a good high protein, grain-free diet, there should be no need to alter the food unless a blood screening says otherwise or unless your dog is becoming overweight.
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