Senior Husky food with lower protein

A vet flag about protein load in a senior Husky is worth taking seriously — at 10, their kidneys are working harder and can struggle with excess protein, so finding something moderate but still nutritionally complete is the right move. Huskies are also a breed that tends to stay lean and active longer than average, which adds a small wrinkle to the usual 'senior = low calorie' rule. To point you somewhere specific: is your dog currently showing any kidney markers in bloodwork, or is this more of a precautionary steer from your vet? And what are they eating right now?

Borderline creatinine with no symptoms is exactly the moment to act — before it becomes a problem rather than after. Good news is you've got real options here. What I'd steer clear of is anything marketed as 'high protein' or 'ancestral diet' style, which can put unnecessary load on where he's already borderline. Does he have any other conditions — joint stiffness, weight issues, digestive sensitivity? And roughly how much does he weigh?

Perfect — that actually narrows it down nicely. For a 27kg Husky with borderline creatinine, a sensitive stomach, and a vet nudging you toward lower protein, I'd go with Hill's Science Plan Mature Adult 7+ Large Breed with Chicken dry food. It's formulated specifically for larger senior dogs, with a controlled and highly digestible protein level rather than a stripped-back one — so you're reducing load without sacrificing what he still needs to stay energetic. The digestibility is genuinely good for sensitive stomachs, and it has added omega-3s and glucosamine which will give you a head start on joint support before any stiffness appears. It's widely available on Amazon UK and your vet will likely recognise the brand immediately if you want to run it by them.

Given the sensitive stomach, go slower than the standard advice. I'd do 10 days rather than 7 — start with about 20% new food mixed in, and hold each stage an extra day or two if his stools look soft or he seems unsettled. Huskies can be dramatic about food changes even when they're fine, so don't panic at a bit of initial fussiness. If he's eating it by day 3, you're on track. Any loose stools lasting more than a couple of days at a transition stage, just hold where you are a bit longer before increasing the new food.

That's the ideal approach — let the vet see the label if you can, but Hill's is one they're very likely to approve of. Keep an eye on his weight over the first month too; senior formulas are slightly lower calorie and some Huskies drop a bit if portions aren't adjusted. He sounds like he's in good shape — catching this early makes a real difference.