Re: Harley and allergies--what do I ask the vet to test for?


"Melinda Shore" <shore@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:gfbv0p$11f$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I'd cut back
to the lower quantity and keep an eye on his weight.
Diarrhea is one indication of overfeeding.

Definitely. It's also possible that the percentage of rice is so high that it's masking a problem. I think I'd try cutting back on the rice, but leaving the kibble (I assume it's kibble) at 1/4 cup, just for a day or two, to see what happens.

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