Re: [pyrnet] Hi protein

["Tracy Bassett" <espinay@bigpond.com>]

<<They're also finding that dogs with kidney problems need *more not less-of
*good quality protein.>>Mitzi Potter


Jumping in a little late (computer problems grrrr) to back up this
statement.  It is the quality/bioavailability of the protein that is
generally more important than the quantity (and older dogs may in fact do
better with more protein rather than less).  Some further reading here:
http://home.attbi.com/~mstraus/kidney.html  (in particular the section
headed "Is a Low Protein Diet Necessary or Desirable?")

Tracy Bassett
Murrumbateman, Australia
espinay@bigpond.com