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I feed Wafcol potato and salmon as one of my dogs have very sensitive stomachs and skin, check out their web site www.wafcol.co.uk

I dont know whether you can get this where you are but its worth a try, I have even put my pup on the same but puppy large breed, The protein ect is very low so there is nothing to upset the stomach.

high protein is only a problem when grain is being fed.  if you are feeding a grain free diet higher protein levels are not a problem.

after i posted i thought i should elaborate a little on why high protein isn't a problem in a grain-free diet while it is in a grain diet.  both protein and carbs from grains are sources of energies, so high protein in conjunctions with carbs from grains is simply too much "energy" for the dog to process without causing all kinds of problems like organ stress & joint problems.  for a dog protein is easier to convert to energy and because of this ease it also increases stamina making it a far more appropriate source of energy than carbs from grains.  i think if you look at the studies that involve high protein and problems such as kidney stress you will find they all involve grain diets.  the other issue beside the protein & grain issue that can give the impression that high protein is a problem is the quality of the protein.  in conjunction with grains most kibble  uses a very poor quality of protein making it especially difficult for the dog to process.  so if you stick to grain free & high quality protein diet high protein levels should not be any problem.

Many times research say that high protein is not a problem even for growing pups. For growing pups, for skeleton health, it is the calorie and rate of growth, and correct mineral conc and ratio, that matter, not higher than necessary protein level. Of course, you do not feed GSD pups free-choice. As long as you keep the older pup lean, you can feed a rich diet in measured quantity.

For my grown GSD, it is really the necessary protein-rich goodies (meat) that entices her to eat enough. Protein for me is incidental of her eating enough. I know some of it is excreted. I think her behavior has to do with the fact that the breeder had her for six months and on raw diet. She as an older pup has to learn to accept commercial food , on which she does well .