Percentage of Protein In Diet

[Cosmo]

I understand from my breeder that my puppy (9 weeks) should not exceed aproximately 20 - 21 percent of protein in her diet for propper joint development, what she said to me made perfectly good sense. However, how come most kibble food for puppies hovers around or above the 27 percent range? I bought some Blue Buffalo in a rush and I'm thinking of taking it back to switch to something with less than 27 percent protein. To be honest with you, these dog food companies sketch me out, I might even try cooking my own food. Ideas, suggestions, comments, thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I'm a new dog dad and trying to figure a million things out.

[Missi]

There's a food group with a ton of information. I'm a new dog mom trying to figure it all out too, but they had some great answers!

[Cosmo]

Thanks, I will do that :)

[Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles]

Cosmo, come join The Food Group here on DK. After reading some of the many posts and topics, you just might start homecooking. Many of us already do, including me.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Here, we'll make it easy for you to join:

http://doodlekisses.com/group/thefoodgroup