Our 12.5 year old border collie rescued mutt has become sensitive to glucosamine.  He's been on the pills for 5 years, and the various senior foods we've moved him to over the last few years all contain it.

The vet wants us to use a food in the 20-24% protein range (minor kidney issues that she doesn't want to see escalate, so no higher), and also one with no glucosamine in it (we've confirmed that it does have an effect by discontinuing the pills but need to get it out of his food also; the pills were 85% of his daily intake of the stuff).  We want a senior food for ease of digestion; the 3 different adult foods he used before (5 years ago when we got him)  all cause him stomach issues but the senior food he gets now (Blue Buffalo) goes down easy and comes out well.

But apparently including Glucosamine is the new must have fad in senior foods.  Everything we looked at has it.  We're currently investigating some 'adult' foods, the 'simple low ingredient' ones and similar.

Anyone got any recommendations for a glucosamine-free quality senior dog food with 20-24% protein?

Thanks

What is the glucosamine doing to your dog? I give all 10 of mine a glucosamine pill daily.

Per the Vet, some dogs can become sensitized to it after long exposure (he's been on it for 5 years to help with dysplasia) and it can then cause renal issues.  In his case he is 'failing to concentrate his urine', but all other blood and urine tests show fairly normal for his age.  He was drinking too much and having difficulty controlling his urinating.  Since discontinuing the pills (and no other change) he has returned a lot closer to normal and accidents are almost stopped.

Don't feel compelled to feed a "senior" formula. There is little difference between senior and regular food. Calorie-wise you can always feed less.

Take a look at the "Holistic Select" foods from Eagle Pack. They are available in a variety of protein types and run about 23 percent in the regular formulas.

Thanks, wish I could help with the food advice.

Thanks, I'll take a look at them.