Dietary Needs of a Dog
According to the Committee on Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats, a dog’s dietary requirements include both protein and fats. The amount they require depends on the dog and weight.
Adult dogs need 25 grams of crude protein and 14 grams of fat per 33 pounds of weight.
Pregnant/nursing dogs require 69 to 158 grams of crude protein and 29 to 67 grams of fat per 33 pounds of weight. If the dog’s litter is greater than six puppies, additional protein and fat are necessary.
Puppies need 56...