How is your dog doing on higher protein kibble?

[SuperWanda]

Hi - I have been trying a higher protein food with my two dogs called Orijen.

Just wanted to ask how other dogs are doing on higher protein.

My dogs have been on this food for about 3 weeks now and I was under the impression that they would poop less. I have been finding that they go 4 or 5 times a day! I have been giving them about 2 cups per day which is on the lower end of the recommended amount for their weight. Does the lack of fibre make this food run through the gut faster or am I overfeeding???

When we were at the park the other day, one dog went 5 times! They also have rabbit pellet type droppings which seems harder to pass. I knew that a higher protein food may constipate so I have been adding water to the kibble. Any other thoughts or experiences from other higher protein feeders?

Thanks!

[technodoll]

no problems here... poops are small and firm, twice per day. however the EVO is mixed with raw ground beef... most days he gets anywhere from 2 to 4 cups of EVO and sometimes 1 cup of "regular" dry food, so it's hard to judge. i've never feed a dog "just dry food only" ... i guess this is no help eh? LOL

on another note, he's packing on hard muscles like it's nobody's business

PS: the "rabbit poop" is typical of a grain-free diet, you see alot of that in raw-fed dogs. nothing to worry about but feel free to add some wet food mixed with the grains, or some steamed veggies, or cooked brown rice, to bulk up the stools if you don't feel comfortable with it

[Prin]

My dogs have been on this food for about 3 weeks now and I was under the impression that they would poop less. I have been finding that they go 4 or 5 times a day! I have been giving them about 2 cups per day which is on the lower end of the recommended amount for their weight. Does the lack of fibre make this food run through the gut faster or am I overfeeding???

I've got the same thing going on here. And for some reason, Jemma's got bad dandruff only on her head now.

[technodoll]

could the dandruff have anything to do with her water adventures over the weekend?...

[meb999]

Could it be because Evo has sunflower oil and SG has canola oil? I know Buster's coat looks it's best when the food has canola in it.
Maybe you could add a few drops of canola oil to her RM? Might help loosen up her stools too....

[Prin]

No, techno, they didn't go swimming. They just got their feets wet. And the 'ruff started before that. Well, I got them some wild salmon oil.. So I'll start with that and see what happens.

[technodoll]

oh i thought they had had a swim, lucky ducks! yep fish oil is good...

[SuperWanda]

Thanks for the suggestions!

I will try adding some moister foods and see if that helps. They really seem to love this food so I'd like to stay on it - as long as I don't have an allergy outburst that is.

Dandruff on the head - I can't help with that one. I think the fish oil is a good suggestion.

[SunGurl372]

I bought a small bag of the EVO RM this week. I haven't fed it solo to Harley yet, as I'm still working through a pretty new bag of Timberwolf Organics Dakota Bison. So I'm doing a 50 / 50 mix of the two at each meal. I like the idea that mixing them ups her protein intake.

So for now, she gets two cups of kibble daily. In the morning I add in wild salmon oil and in the evenings I usually put in some kind of mixer and some added water. Usually it's a bit of Merrick's canned (any formula without poultry), but some times I use tuna, or leftover steak and baked potato, etc.

If she does well, I may switch her entirely onto the EVO RM and drop TO. Have to see I guess. So far, I've seen no problems with her bowel movements, she eats well, no changes in skin condition as yet.