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Dog Food (Canine Diet and Nutrition) - Calcium Oxalate crystal prevention - food option other prescription foods
Expert: Marie the - 11/4/2009
Question
Hi there!
I have an 11 yr old (I think) Lhasa X neutered male who was diagnosed with Calcium Oxalate crystals in his system during his regular checkup in Jan. 2007. He has NOT had stones. Since then the Dr. put him on Royal Canin Urinary SO. He hasn't had any crystals since.
The issue I'm having is multi-fold.
The food is very expensive but full of fillers.
Royal Canin has a "kennel" of dogs on which they test their food and that goes completely against my beliefs for animals.
It just seems to be all medicine and no substance.
I know it is supposed to give a complete meal and my dog does love it, but I really would like to reduce my impact on the environment and the amount of medicines going into his body.
Is there a holistic diet approach - either pre-made food or home made that can assist in the prevention of Calcium Oxalate crystals?
I wanted to do my research and then present to my doctor to let her know what I have found and what I would like to do.
He has had allergy tests done and is allergic to the following foods, but I would also like to know if in your opinion some of the food allergies would go away if he was on a more complete natural diet.
he is allergic to:
pork, milk, wheat, oat, brewers yeast, kelp, green peas
thanks!
Answer
Formulation -canine diet for calcium oxalate crystals; home-cooking for pets;
Hi Kari, Well, I do have a recipe for you to pass by your vet.
MOST Vets are not trained in home-cooking and will not refer to this option.
SEE here: hope this helps:
Calcium oxalate diet / recipes/
The key is Wet food and adding some water / with low-Grain options.
LOW PROTEIN DIETS - Low Phos
( Thanks to Lowchen's )
http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/health/diet2.htm
Low protein diets play a role in the treatment of several conditions, such as kidney disease
and advanced liver disease.
*[If your pet has been prescribed a low protein diet], but doesn’t like any of the commercial preparations, you might consider trying one of these home-cooked recipes.
EGG & POTATO DIET
(low-protein, low-phosphorous, high-potassium, normal sodium) for Dogs
1 egg, large, cooked
3 cups potato, boiled with skin
1 tablespoon chicken fat
1½ calcium carbonate tablets (600 milligrams calcium) - TUMS
** multiple-mineral tablet ** ( NuVET below)- ordering link below:
Provides 600 kilocalories, 15.1 grams protein, 18.5 grams fat.
~~~~~~Supports caloric needs of an 18-pound dog~~~~~~~~
Provides phosphorus at 53 percent, potassium at 322 percent, sodium at 114 percent of dogs daily needs.
TO reduce the Salt - take away the chicken fat....
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1/2 to 1 NuVET plus wafer per day for all dogs on home-made foods or commercial diets:
Order your NuVET here: 1-800-474-7044
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
Tell them you are working with PET Nurse Marie and some home-made special recipes.
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CHICKEN AND POTATO DIET ( LOW SALT )***************
(low protein low phosphorus, high potassium, low sodium) for Dogs
¼ cup cooked chicken breast
3 cups potato, boiled with skin
2 tablespoons chicken fat
1 ½ calcium carbonate tablets (600 milligrams calcium)
½ multiple vitamin-mineral tablet - SEE link to order:
( NuVET supplement vitamins)
SEE order link Above*
Provides 689 kilocalories, 18.9 grams protein, 26.8 grams fat.
Supports caloric needs of a 21-22 pound dog
Provides phosphorus at 45 percent, potassium at 301 percent, sodium at 54 percent of a dog's daily needs.
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LOW FAT/LOW PROTEIN DIET FOR DOGS
½ pkg. Salad Macaroni (cooked)
1 Cup Brown Rice (Cook separately: 1C Rice w/2.5 C water/45 min.)
2 Eggs Hard-boiled and chopped up finely
8-10 Tums Crushed (calcium carbonate)
½ pkg. Frozen Broccoli and
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.
I've also added a little bit of cooked ground chicken...and doubled the recipe for ease and frozen it in serving size portions.
TREATS for kideny disease:
TREATS FOR EASY PROCESSING BY THE KIDNEYS FOR DOGS
2½ cups whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
6 tablespoons low sodium, low fat chicken broth
½ cup cold water
1 cup cooked vegetable (green beans, carrots or mixed)
Combine flour and garlic powder, mix in chicken broth and vegetable(s). Add enough cold water to form a ball. Pat dough to 1/2" and cut with a dog biscuit cutter, cookie cutter or knife. Place on a non-stick cookie sheet & bake in a preheated oven @ 350F for 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Since there are no preservatives,
I recommend storing them in the refrigerator if they are not eaten within a week.
******They can also be made ahead and frozen.
Let me know how you do with the home cooking.
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Keep me posted
Marie Peppers LPN MA
mtnmom@gci.net
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