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A deer must obtain at least 6 to 7 percent crude protein diet just to maintain rumen function. A diet of less that 10 percent protein will result in inferior animals and poor antler development. Deer need a daily diet of 12 to 16 percent protein for optimum development of bone and muscle.

There is considerable controversy regarding the percentage of dietary protein that deer require. There are many people believe that deer cannot tolerate more than 16 percent dietary protein, and that high-protein diets are wasteful or even toxic. This simply is not true.

A higher level will not hurt the deer, it is just more protein than they can effectively utilize. The 20 percent protein feed is not designed to be fed as the total diet. It is a supplement to the natural diet during periods of nutritional stress such as antler development or late stages of gestation and lactation.

Again, once a deer herd starts consuming about 0.20 Pounds per Day per Acre of feed (after 2 ½ years or so), fawn survival should start to increase. Antler size should also increase at this time. To be precise, I have seen antlers of individual bucks respond to feed soon after the feeding program starts.

Excess protein is stored in the body as fat, so today's high-protein, dense pet foods could be contributing to rising pet obesity if pet owners overfeed them. Or, excess protein - or again, the amino acids in it - is excreted as nitrogen, which can be harmful to the environment.

The best deer protein feed will also result in larger body size. Fawns need at least 14 to 18 percent protein to achieve average growth. To achieve optimal growth, they need 16 to 20 percent protein in their diet.

Venison has 50% less fat than beef, making it a healthier red meat alternative. And where's it's low in fat, it's high in protein - that's why eating venison is great for anyone trying to build lean muscle. Venison is also great for those on restrictive diets.

When considering all factors mentioned above, it is entirely reasonable to believe that a hunter could eat venison daily, without issue. Venison is low in fat/cholesterol and contains more protein than an equally sized portion of beef.

Dogs diets are meant to be protein-based so 30% protein isn't too high for a dog, but what's most important is making sure that you're choosing a nutritionally balanced dog food that meets AAFCO's standards for a complete & balanced diet.

Extra protein that's stored as fat could contribute to weight gain, and too much protein can also place stress on the kidneys. High protein levels also mean higher levels of nitrogen in your dog's urine, which can cause yellow spots and stains on your lawn.