How much protein for a nursing Dalmatian with purine sensitivity?

I don't recommend raw diets. There is a chance that bones could cause a GI obstruction, splinter and perforate the GI tract, and bones do break teeth. In addition, there is the risk of getting sick from Salmonella and E.coli from the raw meat to both Luther and you. Royal Canin has a Dalmatian Junior food for puppies from 2 months of age to 15 months. It is specially formulated to meet a Dalmatian's nutritional needs. Other brands of food I recommend include Hill's Science Diet, Purina ProPlan, and Iams. I hope this helps!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Low Purine meat proteins are most poultry (not goose and duck), most fish, beef, lamb and pork. Other foods low or free of purines are: eggs, pasta, cheese, rice, whole grain cereals and bread (if no yeast), milk, butter, peanut butter, nuts, (do not feed macadamia nuts) and oatmeal. If Penny has urate stones then I recommend the prescription diets. I hope this helps!

The minimum amount of protein in the diet should be 18%. There is no maximum amount of protein and in a healthy dog it is not bad to feed a generous amount of protein. In some conditions like kidney failure, protein may be restricted. Urine crystals are not a known concern with a high-protein diet. Urine crystals are usually an indication of kidney or urinary bladder disease and can also be due to genetic conditions. I hope that helps.

It's best to get him a food that is meant for large breed puppies. The brands that put the most research into these particular products are Hills and Royal Canin. There is a lot of misleading information on the front of many brands of dog food, but the most important thing on that bag is a tiny bit of writing under the guaranteed analysis called the AAFCO statement. This statement tells you what actual research went into making the product. Below is a link to an article that will help explain this more and give some other info about feeding your dog: https://www.petcoach.co/article/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-your-pet-s-food/ I hope that helps and all is well with your pup.

The term high-protein is a little vague, so puppy chow would probably be better for a lactating mom. You can always check the back of the bag and see if it's formulated for lactation. This would be found under the garaunteed analysis. The biggest requirements for a lactating dog is energy and calcium, so I wouldn't be overly concerned with protein content. I hope that helps and all is well with Harley.

As I did not see your initial question I'm not sure what you asked. However protein requirements for dogs depends greatly on their age, activity level, and sexual status. You have Cherry listed as a female spayed dog, and if she's an adult she'll likely need less protein than a puppy. If she's active such as a hunting or other working dog, a higher protein amount is needed to help keep her muscles in shape. Pet Education has a great little chart regarding protein needs that may be helpful for you: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1659&aid=702

No, I never recommend vegetarian diets for dogs. Being a vegetarian is a human construct, and should not be forced on a dog. Given a choice between eating meat or veggies, a dog will chose meat every time. You should give Patch a puppy formulated food. Brands I recommend include Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, Purina ProPlan, and Iams. I hope this helps!