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Originally Posted by Sloan  The Natural Balance kibble was the small bites and the Innova Puppy Formula only comes in one size kibble....and they really aren't big at all. He is close to 2 1/2 lbs. So are you thinking he may be allergic to chicken &/or barley or just sensitive to those two ingredients? |
I'm more concerned about the chicken than the barley, but grain can be an issue when the system is already irritated. Many dogs have issues with chicken - at least, the chicken that ends up in kibble (and the form it's in).
So, trying a fish kibble would be a good idea bc it's a way of eliminating chicken and seeing if it's the culprit once and for all. Also, fish is considered a very easy and hypoallergenic protein for dogs - so the hope is that it'll give your baby's system a rest.
If this doesn't help, a more radical approach might be necessary. I switched to homecooking and then raw. So, there are other options.
Another food to think about is Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream - again, I don't know the kibble size, but it would be a good match.
Supplements could help too, but I think adding one thing at a time is good here since his stools are really not that bad.
