Blackhawk Grain Free Salmon

[Boronia]

I looked on-line at this food and it appears to have 52% protein; is that rather high?

I feed dry infrequently, it's usually when I have forgotten to get their frozen meat and vegie slops out of the freezer

https://blackhawkpetcare.com/au/our-products/grain-free/tasmanian-sustainably-fished-salmon/

I can't seem to find the exact ingredients breakdown and fat%

Zara has been treated for a bacterial infection in her urine and tiny struvite crystals were also present so I reckon I need to be careful with her diet.

Henry is a piggy and puts on weight quickly so fat content is important

[Tassie]

Hi Boronia.  Not sure about your pup with the struvite crystals, but I changed my dogs from BH Fish and Potato to the Grain Free Salmon when my old girl was diagnosed with Lymphoma early last era and our holistic vet said go grain free.   So I'm about on my 3rd big bag for my now 9.5 year old BC boy .. he doesn't get a lot - about 3/4 of a cup morning and night.  He also gets quite a few treats in training during the day .. but his weight is maintained nicely at 21.2 - 21.5 kg.   (My youngster is primarily raw fed (ig Dog Barf patties) but does get some kibble for treats and in her pacifier (Kong).

 

That 52 % protein is misleading, isn't it, but if you scroll further down the Black Hawk Salmon page, you'll find tabs for Ingredients list, and Guaranteed Analysis .. in short 28% protein, 18% fat 2% protein.

[Boronia]

1 hour ago, Tassie said:

Hi Boronia.  Not sure about your pup with the struvite crystals, but I changed my dogs from BH Fish and Potato to the Grain Free Salmon when my old girl was diagnosed with Lymphoma early last era and our holistic vet said go grain free.   So I'm about on my 3rd big bag for my now 9.5 year old BC boy .. he doesn't get a lot - about 3/4 of a cup morning and night.  He also gets quite a few treats in training during the day .. but his weight is maintained nicely at 21.2 - 21.5 kg.   (My youngster is primarily raw fed (ig Dog Barf patties) but does get some kibble for treats and in her pacifier (Kong).

 

That 52 % protein is misleading, isn't it, but if you scroll further down the Black Hawk Salmon page, you'll find tabs for Ingredients list, and Guaranteed Analysis .. in short 28% protein, 18% fat 2% protein.

Thanks for that Tassie,  it is the exact page I was looking for

 

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein 28% (min)

Crude Fat 18% (min)

Crude Fibre 2% (max)

Crude Ash 9% (max)

Calcium (Ca) 2% (max)

Phosphorous (P) 1.20% (max)

Moisture 10% (max)

ME 3750 Kcal/kg

[mackiemad]

The 52% is supposed to be that 52% of the total ingredients is made of up protein. But once cooked etc it comes down to the guaranteed analysis of 28%. Not sure why they think that 52% protein is a good advertising point but they obviously think it is. 

[Boronia]

4 minutes ago, mackiemad said:

The 52% is supposed to be that 52% of the total ingredients is made of up protein. But once cooked etc it comes down to the guaranteed analysis of 28%. Not sure why they think that 52% protein is a good advertising point but they obviously think it is. 

yes, how stupid is that

52% eeeek

imagine what that'd do to a dog's kidneys

[mackiemad]

I know! I can only assume that consumers see 52% and equate that to better quality ingredients with less filler.