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Originally Posted by kayi078  i think i will go for Acana....does feeding him less means he will get less protein? I afraid the high protein on acana will affect TomTom's liver ...but since he is a puppy i guess he can have more protein..so my plan is to eat Acana before the age of 1 and then switch to Solid Gold a Wee Bit Bison, which has only 28 percent protein..
correct me if i'm wrong
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High protein doesn't cause liver disease, but dogs with liver disease should not have a high protein diet. Has TomTom had a bile acids test yet? All Yorkies should have one when they reach 16 weeks old.
It's primarily dogs on high protein kibble who have had elevated kidney values as kibble is very dehydrating. Protein is processed through the liver and kidneys so if your dog is chronically dehydrated from eating strictly a kibble diet, it puts strain on the kidneys. High protein canned, homecooked or raw don't usually cause any problems.
If I were going to feed kibble only I would choose a kibble that is lower protein. Castor-Pollux is an excellent food and Petsmart carries it.