Protein is an essential nutrient for all dogs, but certain breeds require higher amounts to support their growth and health. High protein puppy foods can help enhance immunity, support muscle building, promote skin and coat health and increase immune system responsiveness.
Deboned chicken provides ample protein in this formula, alongside brown rice, oatmeal and barley. Turkey liver, chicken fat, whole herring and silver hake add additional proteins as well as vitamin B3 and B12.
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1. Iams ProActive Health Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Iams offers this high protein puppy food, which features an abundance of quality animal protein as well as plenty of fat to meet their pet’s nutritional needs.
This formula for large breed puppies contains real farm-raised chicken as the first ingredient, along with plenty of glucosamine and chondroitin-rich supplements to support its joints as it grows.
This food offers a good source of protein and is fortified with chelated minerals for easier absorption, free from artificial preservatives, gluten, or soy; but does contain brewer’s yeast as an unhealthy source of protein for pups, no fiber or probiotics, but lots of calcium needed by developing puppies – making this highly popular with many positive reviews!
2. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diet Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Purina Pro Plan offers a special line of dog food called Veterinary Diet that addresses specific health concerns, such as weight management recipes and one for sensitive stomachs. In addition, there are sizes-specific formulas.
Pro Plan Veterinary Diet recipes all begin with meat as the first ingredient, then provide carbohydrate sources such as rice or corn meal as carb sources; oftentimes white instead of whole-grain varieties are used. Pro Plan’s food is high in both protein and fat content while containing poultry by-products which some pet parents might find undesirable in their pup food.
This special diet for large breed puppies has been tailored specifically to support their healthy growth and development, including joints. This diet contains glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support as well as calcium and phosphorus to build strong bones and teeth. Furthermore, DHA from omega-rich fish oil provides nourishment for brain development as well as vision development.
3. Nutro Ultra Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food
Nutro brand of dog food is widely recognized for their FEED CLEAN slogan which pledges only natural ingredients in their products. Their recipe features superfoods such as coconut, chia seeds and dried kale that together form an exceptionally nutritious and balanced diet, offering essential Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids alongside immunity boosters and antioxidants for complete wellness in canines.
This high protein puppy food features chicken as its primary ingredient, with deboned chicken meat, lamb meal and salmon meal as additional lean proteins for optimal weight management and digestive support. Ideal for dogs who struggle to process poultry products.
Food made for large breed dogs contains nutritious and wholesome ingredients to promote muscle growth and overall health, such as vitamins and minerals that support overall wellness and development. Furthermore, this diet includes fiber for digestive support as well as natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin to support joint health.
4. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diet Large Breed Puppy Mackerel & Salmon Formula Dry Dog Food
American Bullies are impressive athletes, yet due to their size they require a diet rich in calories in order to remain physically fit. If their food intake falls short of this standard they could lose weight and experience bone and joint damage as a result.
To avoid this situation, be sure to select a high-protein puppy food with enough calories for your pup. Also look out for food containing glucosamine and chondroitin which help support healthy bones and joints.
Salmon-rich dog foods offer another excellent option. Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids which contribute to keeping skin and coat healthy in puppies. In addition, this food includes beneficial prebiotic and probiotic nutrients which aid digestion as well as being wheat, corn and soy free – ideal for puppies with allergies!
