Will Falconer, DVM Moderator
Hi Michelle,
I think there's a need to stay lower protein with these, as they are worsened with high protein, something about the place of their pathology. I'm not an expert, so I'll refer you to those who've studied it more than I.
But, that being said, I see no reason you couldn't successfully feed the protein that you do raw. Just likely have to use some well cooked grains or sweet potatoes or something besides the meat, to bring your overall protein down. Anything homemade, as long as it's balanced, will always beat a kibble. Grains cooked to mush on your stove are very different than those extruded under heat and pressure to make a kibble.
Now: do you not have this disease? If true, I'd not worry about it at all. It's not caused by a high protein diet, you understand. As I recall, it's autoimmune disease, so avoiding further vaccinations and chemical heartworm treatments, and bolstering his immune system will likely prevent it. See the story on Showing Without Any Vaccinations (can't recall the title exactly, but that's close!)