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Too much Protein is bad for my Pet…Right?

I was writing a new blog for you, our “Pawsians” from the Planet of the Paws, about “can vs. dry food “, when I stopped abruptly and switched to this topic after an argument I had with a gentleman today, not to mention earlier this week my new fav Brenda came in with a friend who also was looking for a low protein food source, but back to the gentleman. He was told by his Breeder that he wants a low protein diet for his new puppy because he doesn’t want to damage his pups kidneys as he gets older. Enter my normal reaction: “Wait, wait, wait... hoooooold on here!” Now don’t get me wrong, I love you Breeders out there and the research some of you do; keep up the good work . HOWEVER, for the minor few out there that do not research the foods they recommend, please, PLEASE be careful what you tell a new pet owner, because they will take what you say and run with it!

Is too much protein bad for the kidneys then? The answer is “NO”. Wait… is too much “Bad” quality protein bad for the kidneys? ” The answer is YES!!!”

Without getting into the science and chemistry of protein (after my last blog, most of you at the shop and in Shubie Park stopped me to say: “Hey Rodney, I loved your last blog that was 100 pages long... *wink wink nudge nudge* …No I didn’t shorten it up!”) So here’s a short, simple explanation: I have 3 pets that are my life. The longest commitment with anyone that I have ever had is my cat Scribbles, who is 17, and was destroyed internally after the pet food scandal in 2007 with melamine plastic. My beautiful girl Sammie, the White Shepherd, was born with renal kidney failure and her body cannot process creatinine. And lastly, Reggie, my adoptee the Red Golden Retriever, who is the pillar of good health! Owning Scribbles and Sammie first, I remember my vet, as well as some family members, saying to me: “Wow, I feel so bad for you and the bad luck you’re having with your pets.” For some time, I questioned the good Lord as to why I had these pets come into my life and the countless nights of stress and no sleep. Now, finally, after 8 years, I know the answer. Cesar Millan said it best when he said: “You never get the pet you want, you get the pet you need!” These pets have changed my life forever and have prompted my research for the truth... the truth about food and nutrition.
Okay, enough with the emotional stuff and back to protein….ahem.

Take a peek at this chart that we have plastered onto the faces of most of you who have come up to us in Planet Paws asking us about pet food preferences:

The basic digestibility of Protein -

• Egg whites and whey protein 100%
• Muscle meats (chicken slightly higher than beef or lamb) 92%
• Organ meats (heart, kidney, liver) 90%
• Fish, whole soybeans (not leftover fragments!) 75%
• Rice 72%
• Oats 66%
• Yeast 63%
• Wheat 60%
• Corn 54%
• By-Product Meals 42%
• Wheat Gluten 40%

As you can deduce from the chart, meat based proteins are a lot more digestible than plant based sources.

For example, when your furry friends eat their food, the protein heads down to the liver where, with the help of water, gets processed and then any waste that is left over shoots over to the kidneys where they are again processed and filtered out the body. If your pet is getting high quality protein sources, then there is hardly any waste for the kidneys to assume. NOW, filter in low quality protein. You have a ton of indigestible waste left over from the liver that gets pushed over to the kidneys and will put stress on the kidneys; thus, problems over time. You follow?

The trickery here is that just because a pet food label claims to have, let’s say, 30% protein in its Guaranteed Analysis, if it is only 50% digestible that means it has only a value of 15% protein versus another brand that has 25% protein that is 80% digestible leaving 20% protein in it, going back to my blog on Kcals this is why you must feed more cups in a lower quality brand. So be careful!

Proteins are the building blocks of your pet’s system. I could list all the benefits, but I need to keep this short as my sister is probably proofing this right now and it will save me a long lecture (“you now write Pet Nutrition Columns for the newspapers so keep it short and don’t lose your audience!”, she says).
Unless your veterinarian has instructed you that your pet has some sort of kidney problem and it is severe enough to adjust the protein intake like a phosphorus imbalance, you can feed your pet a high quality protein diet without worrying about detriment or stressing your pet's kidneys. In closing, you are not saving your pet's kidneys by feeding it a low protein diet.


Revision –

Okay so there needs to be more explanation of where this blog is coming from…

After several emails, and a comment from alllllll the way in Nunavut (thanks so much Tara for reading my blogs and I’m still waiting to hear from you!) with questions concerning is okay to feed my dog pet food and fire a steak on top it, I have come to realize that sometimes short and sweet blogs are not always so effective!

91% of Nova Scotians are buying their pet foods from box stores …91%!!...that means 9% of us are either home feeders, raw feeders and or Holistic High quality pet food feeders. So this means that more people need to be educated and helped for not only themselves but also for their pets. The focus of this blog is to help you determine better source proteins for your pet, and better quality ingredients when it comes to selecting a pet food. For many years now I have been following Dr. Marion Nestle and Dr. Malden Nesheim, both professors in Nutritional Sciences, after an extensive study between both of them in the pet industry, they studied all 3 different fields of food – Kibble, Raw and Home Prepared. At the end of all their studies their conclusion was this, which was the best source of feeding? Answer is – all of them! Research shows that all our metabolisms are different…every dog and cat alike even from the same litter have different metabolisms, what works for one dog won’t work for the next, what works for one cat won’t work for another! This means we as responsible pet owners need to watch our furry pals when introducing a new food into their diets…watch their coats, their skin, their energy level, their stool, their eyes, nose, ears and so on, to determine if this diet is working! I can lie to you about the best food in the world but the food cannot lie to you.. I always say!! You will be able to determine whether or not the food source you have selected is working or not.

Now back to Protein…in my past blogs I have mentioned BALANCE-VARATION & MODERATION…meaning if you are feeding your pet just protein would there be complications…this blog was about the effects on kidneys HOWEVER yes there needs to be balance in nutrition, meaning your phosphorus:calcium ratios need to be balanced 1:1. Meat without any bone is too low in calcium, ratios can approach 30 to 1 which is way too high! A cat or dog who is only feed meat will receive too little calcium thus affecting proper bone formation and or damaging the skeletal function, this is why so many vets caution against raw or cooked diets, however this is very easily addressed and is no concern if followed properly under nutritional instruction.

Soooooo again let us not confuse this blog with can I just feed my pets all Protein, and or does high amounts of Protein work for all animals! Most of you have heard me say this countless times, “both of us could eat a home cooked steak, however the next morning I am on the toilet all day and you are out running laps!” Metabolism! If feeding your pet high quality protein foods might give them the runs, then stop, come down a bit in Protein levels and or add a binding agent to help, introduce digestive enzymes, but PLEASE do not force high quality proteins on a pet that does not respond accordingly. As always I am forever available for more questions and or comments!

Pet Nutrition Blogger

Rodney Habib

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SO LONG YEAST, HELLO KEFIR!

Do you feed the superfood kefir to your pets?

These days, pet foods can contain up to 70% carbohydrates. These carbs are broken down to sugars, which then fuel the yeast in your pets’ bodies!

Too much yeast = big time problems!

If you cannot switch to a low carb pet food (like a species appropriate raw food diet) then you will need to supply your pet with something to attack the yeast. Meet kefir.

These dairy or water-based grains have a multitude of vitamins and minerals. They provide a wide variety of probiotic organisms and have super awesome healing qualities.

Pronounced “kah-fear!” according to the folk of the Caucasian Mountains, this “grain of life” is similar in appearance to regular yogurt, however has a way bigger engine under its hood!

Kefir contains several major strains of friendly bacteria not commonly found in yogurt such as Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter species, and Streptococcus species. It also contains beneficial yeasts, such as Saccharomyces kefir and Torula kefir, which control and eliminate destructive pathogenic yeasts in the body.

Some studies have shown kefir to ward off salmonella and E. Coli as well as having the capability to kill H. Pylori.

-THE BENEFITS-

Kefir health benefits are vast and that is due to the 30 different strains of good bacteria and yeast present in those cloud shaped grains! The bulk of those grains are a combination of insoluble protein, amino acids, lipids and complex sugars.

Kefir is rich in B complex vitamins such as Vitamin B1, B12, as well as Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin K and biotin. The main minerals present in kefir tend to be calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.

-WANT MORE?-

• Kefir provides anti-biotic and anti-fungal properties;

• A must add after the use of antibiotics to restore balance to your pet’s digestive tract;

• Helps to prevent allergies in your pet.

• Beneficial for candidiasis and heart problems in pets/humans;

• Vitamin B will regulate the normal function of the kidneys, liver and nervous system for you and your pet;

• Helps to promote healthy looking skin, boosting energy and promoting longevity;

• All the micro-organisms present strengthen the digestive system;

• Helps to alleviate gas, bloating and heartburn;

• Probiotic aid may help with IBD, eczema and bad breath;

• Has been linked to aid in gastritis, pancreatitis, abdominal peptic issues, skin psoriasis, rheumatism, joint disease as well as gouty arthritis, weakening of bones, anemia, as well as leaky digestive tract syndrome;

• Able to reduce risking potential a number of malignancies, such as colon cancer malignancy, stopping the increase of cancerous cells;

• Health advantages comprise of acne pimple management or treatment, sleep problems, unhappiness, asthma attack, respiratory disease, high blood pressure, all forms of diabetes, long-term weakness syndrome, allergic reactions, colitis, looseness of the bowels, and so forth.

-WHERE CAN YOU FIND IT?-

Nowadays, kefir can be found in any supermarket, but try sourcing it from your local Farmers Market to assure that it is local, fresh and hormone/GMO free!

Kefir is traditionally made with cow, goat or sheep milk, but you can also make it with coconut or almond milk (also coconut water).

As always: variation, moderation and balance! Kefir is very safe, This is not to say that some people or pets don't react negatively to kefir, especially when first trying it. When introducing kefir to your pets, remember to always go slow.

Give your pet’s system time to adjust. For the first few days to a week try half the recommended dosages. This will avoid digestive upset as your pet’s system adjusts to the increase of good flora in their GI tract.

-DOSAGES-

Recommended Minimum Daily Intake of Kefir

Small size dogs or cats - 1 tsp. - 1 tbsp.
Medium size dogs - 1 - 2 tbsp.
Large dogs - 2 - 3 tbsp.

Kefir can work miracles for yours and your pet’s body, so go ahead and start incorporating it into your diets. Remember the three factors mentioned above: variation, moderation and balance and reap the benefits that this wonderful grain has been offering people all over the world for many generations.

Pet Nutrition Blogger - Rodney Habib

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