[Hanna J]

Have you considered that it could be the lentils or peas in grain-free novel protein kibbles that are causing the issue? Try checking the foods for common allergens besides the meat meal, like potatoes, alfalfa, lentils, peas, or meals that aren’t listed on the front of the bag.

Also, if you haven’t tried fish or turkey, or if those dry foods have other ingredients in them that could be the trigger, consider trying the Freshpet lines of Vital grain free. They have a turkey and a salmon meal that have fish, but no lentils, peas, or other non-meat allergens, just some veggies. They’re here:

http://freshpet.com/products/vitalgrainfreeturkeyrecipe/
http://freshpet.com/products/vitalsalmonrecipe/

All dry kibbles have SOME binder, and even the “grain free” kind need a starch like potatoes, peas, lentils, chickpeas, etc. Some dogs can’t tolerate those, and they are a protein source, so they can be the problem. A canned, fresh, or freeze dried food with no binders may help you isolate whether it’s the meat causing issues or another protein source. That may open you up to non-kangaroo options in the future.

[Hanna J]

Wellness Core is good, the kibble is pretty small. Nature’s Variety puppy formula also has very small kibbles, though it’s fairly expensive – maybe not a problem for a 4 pound dog. The only major difference between “puppy” food and “small breed puppy” food is usually the size of the kibble.

[Hanna J]

Try adding some fish oil to her diet. The Omega 3s are good for inflammation. I’ve got a foster puppy with some skin issues and a fish oil pill a day has helped a lot. I’d also try a single protein L.I.D. like Nature’s Variety rabbit meal kibble, which can be given to puppies.

[Hanna J]

There is mussel in there – but it doesn’t seem likely that he’s ever had it in anything before.

[Hanna J]

Have you tried ZiwiPeak? It’s very expensive, but they ONLY use meat sources in their food, and one of their foods is Venison flavor.

Here are the ingredients:

Venison Meat, Liver, Tripe, Heart and Kidney, Chicory Inulin, Green-lipped Mussel, Fish Oil, Lecithin, Kelp, Vitamins and Minerals, Parsley, Naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Copper proteinate

ZiwiPeak Daily-Dog Cuisine Venison Real Meat Dry Dog Food

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