Hello, and thanks for reaching out! Our Sierra Mountain Canine Recipe contains 1.0% phosphorus on an as-fed basis.

Hello! Please know, food safety is our top priority, which is why our facilities adhere to stringent quality protocols, have a dedicated quality assurance and safety staff and follow “Good Manufacturing Processes” protocols. If you have any questions about a specific batch of food, please contact our product specialists at 1-800-342-4808 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT weekdays) and have your production code ready. To learn more about our food safety program, you can visit our website at https://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/quality-assurance/.

I'd say your good to do so as its for all life stages. If the pieces are too big for his mouth you could try wetting the food with some water but as far as formula goes, i think you will be just fine.

Ingredients Lamb, lamb meal, sweet potatoes, egg product, lentils, peas, pea flour, canola oil, potatoes, dried yeast, roasted lamb, tomato pomace, natural flavor, salmon oil (a source of DHA), salt, DL-methionine, choline chloride, taurine, dried chicory root, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement., Biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin D supplement, folic acid. Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein 25.0% minimum, Crude Fat 15.0% minimum, Crude Fiber 5.0% maximum, Moisture 10.0% maximum, DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 0.05% minimum, Zinc 150 mg/kg minimum, Selenium 0.35 mg/kg minimum, Vitamin E 150 IU/kg minimum, Taurine* 0.12% minimum, Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 2.4% minimum, Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.3% minimum, Total Microorganisms* not less than 80,000,000 CFU/lb, (Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium animalis) *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles

Hi gloriaremus, We suggest that you contact your vet for strange changes in your pet's appearance. Thanks,

The product is made in the USA however, some of the ingredients are globally sourced.

Thank you for your question. The Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Canine Formula with Roasted Lamb Dry Dog Food is made in the USA.