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<br>You've probably heard a lot about the importance of protein in your own diet, PrimeBoost site but you might be curious about how this applies to man's best friend, the dog. It turns out that dogs need a balanced diet made up of six essential components, and one of the most important of these is protein. Dogs simply can't survive without it. The other components are carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals and water. Some old rumors are still floating around about the dangers of giving a dog too much protein. These say that a protein-rich diet can lead to joint problems or kidney damage. But modern research has pretty much dispelled these as myths. And the evidence suggests that excess protein won’t ever cause kidney damage. Actually, it’s the kidneys’ job to excrete excess protein from the body. So, extra protein shouldn’t hurt a dog with healthy kidneys. However, this means that if a dog does develop a kidney disease, the vet might recommend a diet low in protein -- or one with protein that's digested easier -- to avoid putting stress on the kidneys.<br><br><br><br>Biologically, dogs are omnivores, just like humans. But even though dogs can get by with plant-based protein, many experts say that they thrive best with a diet that provides a decent amount of animal-based protein. Because of their long ancestral history of hunting for prey, their digestive system is best suited for deriving protein from animal sources. A dog's precise needs depend on a variety of factors, including breed, activity levels, age and metabolism. Learn more about the specific role of protein in a dog's diet on the next page. It's the structural component of connective tissues, as well as hair, skin and [https://chuyendoixanh.org/wiki/index.php/User:Jeremiah6075 PrimeBoost supplement] nails. But it's also essential for the immune and musculoskeletal systems. Amino acids also provide carbon chains required for making glucose. Protein helps regulate a healthy acid-base balance while comprising enzymes and many hormones in the body. The average adult dog will need to replace skin and hair constantly, as well as enzymes and other needs.<br><br><br><br>A diet with plenty of protein will help maintain these replacements -- this minimum need for [http://wiki.die-karte-bitte.de/index.php/Benutzer_Diskussion:Wilburn79Z PrimeBoost supplement] protein is known as a maintenance protein requirement. This also helps explain why growing puppies and pregnant or lactating females need more protein than the average dog -- they need it to grow new tissue or produce milk. Likewise, very active dogs and working dogs need more protein to maintain and build extra muscle. Some protein sources are more digestible than others, and some sources are better at providing all the essential amino acids. Your dog can get by with low-quality protein, but will need to eat more of the food in order to meet its protein needs. The pricier, commercial dog foods usually come with high-quality protein, whereas cheaper dog foods often contain low-quality protein -- something to keep in mind when you're in the dog food aisle. The basic units of proteins are amino acids.<br><br><br><br>In fact, protein can contain up to 22 different kinds of amino acids.
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