PROTEIN DEFICIENCY IN DOGS

Nisheeth Kumar, co-founder of PetStrong, discusses the upcoming innovations to handle pet nutrition.

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Asurvey by the department of Livestock Products Technology at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) found that pets are increasingly becoming deficient in minerals and protein. Following this, PetStrong, a pet food brand tackles the protein deficit in Indian pets' diets.

India's 30 million pets require significantly higher levels of protein than humans—dogs need 2.2g per kg of body weight, and cats need 4.5g, compared to just 1g for humans. Usually, the inadequate home diets for pets, leading to avoidable health issues. Nisheeth Kumar, co-founder of PetStrong, discusses the upcoming innovations to handle pet nutrition.

How much protein do pet pooches need as compared to humans?

Dogs require significantly more protein than humans to maintain their health, energy, and overall well-being. On average, dogs need around 2.2g of protein per kilogram of body weight. For example, a 10 kg dog would need 22 grams of protein daily. In contrast, humans typically require 1g of protein per kilogram of body weight, so for a 70 kg human, that would be just 70 grams per day. This significant difference is due to dogs' higher metabolic rates and their need for amino acids to maintain muscle mass, support immune function, and promote healthy skin and coat.

How did you infer that Indian pets' diet is protein deficient?