Twelve of these can be manufactured by the dog’s body itself. The other ten cannot… and must come directly from a dog’s diet. That’s what makes them “essential” amino acids.
Certain protein sources are simply better than others… and provide a richer blend of amino acids. These better proteins have what’s referred to as a high biologic value.
Not all proteins are created equal.
You see, proteins are nothing more than a chain of connected chemical building blocks… building blocks known as amino acids. All in all, there are 22 different amino acids required by dogs for their very survival.
Twelve of these can be manufactured by the dog’s body itself. The other ten cannot… and must come directly from a dog’s diet. That’s what makes them “essential” amino acids.
Certain protein sources are simply better than others… and provide a richer blend of amino acids.
SO when shopping for dog food, you just can’t trust the stated protein percentage printed right there on the label.
No, you really can’t. And here’s why…
Say you’ve got a pair of old leather boots… some used motor oil… and a scoop of sawdust.
Now, grind them all up… blend them together… and send that whole concoction to a food testing laboratory… for analysis.
And the results? This toxic medley of rubbish contains…
Protein 32%
Fat 18%
Fiber 3%
Now, if you look only at the “raw data”… the numbers make this funky brew look pretty good… in fact, just as good as any quality dog food.
The leather provides the protein. The motor oil supplies the fat. And the sawdust contributes the fiber.
Not exactly something you’d ever want to feed your dog. See how easy it is to be fooled?
