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  • June 10, 2013 at 12:26 pm #19066 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    DeedleDeedleDumpling
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    I have a japanese chin that is getting hot spots from Canidae. I now suspect it’s too much protein for her. She’s been on foods anywhere from 24-26% protein and suffers. I want her on a 4-5 star food, but none of them go much lower than 24%. Any suggestions? I don’t know—maybe it’s the grain??

    TIA

    June 10, 2013 at 2:40 pm #19077 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    theBCnut
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    I would try higher protein and grain free first. I would also try probiotics as they help balance the bacteria in the body. Hopefully someone else will have some ideas for you.

    June 10, 2013 at 3:19 pm #19084 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    pugmomsandy
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    She can be reacting to any ingredient in the Canidae, whether it’s the type of protein or the veggies or other ingredient like gluten, not necessarily the % of protein. Are you feeding grain free Canidae or regular Canidae?

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    June 11, 2013 at 3:12 pm #19223 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    InkedMarie
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    I’ve never heard of hot spots being caused by higher protein.

    June 11, 2013 at 4:14 pm #19225 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    theBCnut
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    They aren’t.

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