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One of my dogs has been struggling with some ear infections and after taking them to the vet they told me it’s likely either environmental or food allergies. Right now I don’t have the money to conduct a full allergy test. I then decided to research into dog foods that have good ingredients that tend not to cause allergies. I came across this one and I already purchased it impulsively, my question is I have now researched into grain free diets and I see they can be very bad for your dog due to them being linked with a heart condition. Is it okay if I only feed it to both my dogs for a month?

They are both chihuahua mixes
One of them is 10 lbs the other is 13lbs.

The food: Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Reserve Grain-Free Duck & Potato Small Breed Bites Recipe Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag

Ingredients: INGREDIENTS: Duck, Duck Meal (Source of Glucosamine), Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Tapioca Starch, Dried Yeast, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Protein, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), DL-Methionine, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium lodate), Potassium Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract.
Natural Balance® Limited Ingredient®
Duck & Potato Small Breed Recipe dog food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
CALORIE CONTENT (CALCULATED)
Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3,584 kcal/kg;
405 kcal/cup
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Crude Protein.
24.0%
Min
Crude Fat
10.0%
Min
Crude Fiber
4.0%
Max
Moisture ..
10.0%
Max
Calcium :.
0.80%
Min
Phosphorus
0.60%
Min
Zinc..
80 mg/kg
Min
Vitamin E
50 IU/kg
Min
Taurine!..
0.30%
Min
Glucosamine!
800 mg/kg
Min
Omega-3 Fatty Acids'
0.75%
Min
Omega-6 Fatty Acids!
2.50%
Min
Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

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