I like ProPlan, I see great results in my dogs.
If one need to feed a dog before the hunt, you probably don't have a proper conditioned dog or have the right dog. In my exprience, Hi-energy dog food does not make the dogs hyper but it does enhance their endurance and helps a speedy recover/restore the condition after a hard workout/hunt.
I don't feed hi-energy feed off season, study shows high protein feed can be hard on the kidney of certain dogs.
BB,
You may have misinterpreted my meaning. My dog is young and hyper by nature. I don't believe she was any different on other standard foods I've fed her and I'm not feeding any particularly high energy food currently. She gets fed morning and night regularly per a number of vets recommendations. On hunt days I slightly reduce her morning meal if we are going to hunt right away, if not, she gets her regular portion which is a dry Purina ProPlan currently. I know some don't agree with feeding twice a day. So be it. I've studied the issues and advice and logics of both sides, of laypersons and vets, and made my choice.
As for 'high energy' foods, I don't believe high protein foods provide 'high energy' in the short run. High carbohydrates could increase energy. I think the grain products like rice and wheat, etc. and potato can provide high sources of carbs for the increased energy of intermittant high activity levels. I'm just trying to learn what others have experienced so I can make educated choices. Just as there are many owners and dogs, there are many opinions on diet for them both.
