Just so you know Innova puppy is NOT high protein, its 28% by dry weight (so about a little over 1/2 that of raw). Its 454 kcal/cup and is only 4% higher than the adult. (and a lot lower than raw or evo) also its lower calories and lower carb than the adult food (which is 504 kcal/cup)
So I would bet there is something else going on. Correlation does not always equal causation (lol I am studying that right now for my mid term in critical thinking on Thurs.. way to go me for incorporating studying and chaz!! )
(but then again I am a little unsure of the idea that if you need to nutritionally deprive some of your breed to avoid health issues, then should that line of dogs be bred?)
So I would bet there is something else going on. Correlation does not always equal causation (lol I am studying that right now for my mid term in critical thinking on Thurs.. way to go me for incorporating studying and chaz!! )
(but then again I am a little unsure of the idea that if you need to nutritionally deprive some of your breed to avoid health issues, then should that line of dogs be bred?)