High Protein Dog Food 

High-protein dog food helps contribute to muscle development and maintenance, increased energy levels, satiety (feeling full longer), and healthy skin and coat. 

Muscle development and maintenance: Protein is a fundamental nutrient for building and repairing muscle tissue. That makes a high-protein diet essential for active dogs and working dogs. 

Increased energy levels: Your dog’s body uses protein as a source of energy. So, if you live with an active breed, they may benefit from a high-protein diet. 

Satiety: Protein takes longer for your dog’s body to digest. That means that they’ll feel full longer. 

No, high-protein dog food is not suitable for all dogs. While puppies need higher amounts of protein to fuel their growing bodies, adult and senior dogs will need lower levels in their diet. 

Very active dogs, however, definitely need more protein in their diet when compared to more sedentary dogs. On the opposite side of the coin, dogs of all sizes and ages with certain health conditions may need less protein than their canine peers. 

To see if a high-protein diet is right for your dog, get advice from a veterinarian. They’ll be able to tell you what will work for your canine friend based on their age, activity level, and overall health. 

Real, high-quality protein sources are the best for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes and include Chicken, Beef, Lamb, Fish, Turkey, Pork, and Duck. 

Information about the ingredients in your dog’s food can be found on the package label, along with daily feeding guidelines to help you feed your dog just the right amount. 

The right amount of protein for your dog depends on a variety of factors, including their age, breed, activity level, and overall health. 

As a general rule, puppies need the highest levels of protein to fuel their rapid growth, while adults and seniors need progressively less protein as they age. Additionally, if you live with an active or working dog, they’ll likely need a high-protein diet to give them plenty of energy. 

If you’re concerned about how much protein is right for your dog, check the Association of American Feed Control Officials(open in new tab) (AAFCO) guidelines for recommended protein levels, and then talk to your vet for more advice and guidance. 

If you need to switch your dog to a high-protein diet, gradually introduce the new food into their diet over a period of a week to 10 days. This helps prevent digestive upset. 

Mix a small amount of high-protein food into their old food to introduce your dog to the new flavor and texture. Over the next seven to 10 days, slowly increase the amount of high-protein food and decrease the amount of old food until all they have is high-protein food in their bowl. 

At the PEDIGREE® Brand, everything we do is for the love of dogs. That’s why we develop recipes based on research from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute and following the guidance of the Association of American Feed Control Officials. 

Our high-protein dog foods give your dog the energy they need for a happy, healthy, active lifestyle and provide professional nutrition helps support the four universal needs of dogs — skin and coat, oral care, digestion, and immunity. 

All PEDIGREE® High Protein Dog Food is made with real meat or poultry and is formulated to bring out your dog’s best.