Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 2/21/2011

Question
My Corgi was put on Prescription Diet c/d Canine Urinary Tract Health because of stones removed from her bladder last year. The food is pretty expensive and has caused weight gain, I was wondering if there were any recipes for homemade dog food that would be just as beneficial for her?

Answer
Prescription diet dog food kidney stones;  Hill's RX dog food diet Alternatives;

Hi Jessica,  The Prescription diet dog food has a tendency to make pets PLUMP.
Yes, a home-cooked diet can be lower in cost and help to keep the weight balanced.
Here is one that works great for any kind of canine stones.
Please adjust my recipe to your dog's weight.
SEE below:
Good for you - Be your Pet's CHEF******
Be sure to tell your VET that you are home-cooking for your corgi:


LOW PROTEIN DIETS and  "Low Phosphorous"

Low protein diets play a role in the treatment of  kidney disease.
Also, LOW  *** Phosphorous,


DIET Number 1   ( SEE below for Veggie choices)

(low-protein, low-phosphorous, high-potassium, normal sodium)* for Dogs

1 egg, large, cooked

3 cups potato, boiled with skin

1 tablespoon chicken fat  
( you can buy this in a Kosher delli)  

1½ calcium carbonate tablets (600 milligrams calcium)  ( Or use TUMS)

1 multiple-mineral tablet -  ( NuVET each day:) order below***

Provides 600 kilocalories, 15.1 grams protein, 18.5 grams fat

Supports caloric need: OF ( Enough for an 18 pound dog per Day)****
PLEASE split this amount of food into 2 meals per day


**you can freeze all the recipes into individual freezer dishes or baggies.


A must to BALANCE out your feeding Program:

Don't forget the NuVET Supplement  - JUST 1 wafer treat per day ...  
When you call tell them that Pet Nurse Marie is working with you.
Call 1-800-474-7044   
( use referral code 81098 and ask about the 15% OFF program)
http://www.nuvet.com/81098




NEXT Recipe **********


Chicken Feast:

(low protein low phosphorus, high potassium, low sodium)


¼ cup cooked chicken breast

3 cups potato, boiled with skin

1-2 tablespoons chicken fat

1 ½ calcium carbonate tablets (600 milligrams calcium)

1 multiple vitamin-mineral tablet  ( NUVET)  - see above link:

Provides 689 kilocalories, 18.9 grams protein, 26.8 grams fat.


*****Supports caloric needs of a 21-22 pound dog*********

(Enough for a 22 pound dog - per day)

( VEGGIES can be added to Recipes #1 or #2 )
ALSO - VERY small amounts of soy cottage cheese-
VEGGIES - MUST be cooked/ steamed -  chopped:

½ pkg. Frozen Broccoli and/or
½ pkg. Frozen Carrots - steamed until crisp/tender (chop up finely)
Mix everything together. Can be frozen in small portions.
You can also add ½ -1 tablespoon low calorie cottage cheese.

( Low fat cottage cheese / soy is best)

Also  Allowed Veggies
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Zucchini
Green beans
( All cooked/ steamed and chopped)



HOPE this helps!

Marie Peppers
mtnmom@gci.net
Ask the Pet Nurse  

TREATS ---  GREAT - Give 2 per day:

For TREATS- LOW FAT - Helps to keep the Weight off:  Wholesome Hearts:
see here:

by LIFE's Abundance:


http://www.lifesabundance.com/Pets/Treats/WholesomeHearts.aspx?realname=20066428


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