The 6 Best High Protein Dog Foods - Discover Magazine

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Contrary to popular belief, dogs are not obligatory carnivores, but they still need lots of protein to stay strong and lean. That being said, there are good sources of protein and there are...not so good sources of protein. The leaner your source of protein is, the less fat accompanies it. Beef is traditionally fattier, but you can still get lean beef options that contain high amounts of protein. In fact, our first pick for this list is one such source.

All that aside, the overall health of your dog truly does depend on the quality of the food you’re giving him. With an influx of sub-par foods on the market, it’s important as the consumer to make sure you’re getting something that’s both worth your money and healthy for your dog. Dogs of all breeds can suffer from a variety of health complications directly related to poor diets — the main one being obesity. Millions of dogs suffer from this seemingly harmless condition, and we’ve even gone as far as to create cute nicknames for chubby dogs. The truth is, obesity is as harmful to a dog as it is to us humans.

In this guide, we’ll cover some of the best dog foods on the market that have a high protein content and no fillers, additives, or other harmful ingredients that you’d want your pup to stay away from. You need to be careful not to buy foods that contain artificial dyes, preservatives, or other...



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