Adding a small amount of meat to food is usually not a problem (but it tends to make them pickier). It does become a problem when there is an allergy or intolerance present. If the plan is to feed bison and sweet potato kibble, then the meat on top needs to be bison. If the plan is rabbit and potato kibble, then the meat needs to be rabbit. That's the only way to do a true elimination diet.
It is okay to homecook under the guidance of a board certified veterinary nutritionist. Some recipes in books are okay. Many aren't. So it really depends on the author of the book...
Adding too much meat can undo the balance of the food and lead to health problems.
And while many like Natural Balance for allergies and intolerances, it is NOT trule appropriate for this. The goal is to have one protein and one carb for an elimination diet. The bison formula has four (bison, sweet potato, potato protein, pea protein). So while it may be okay to try it, if it doesn't work that doesn't really mean much in terms of food sensitivities.
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