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Homemade Dog Food for Kidney Disease Recipe : Do it Yourself

October 26, 2023

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Homemade Dog Food for Kidney Disease Recipe : Do it Yourself

The first thing most veterinarians do after diagnosing a dog with kidney disease is discuss dietary options with the owner.

What your dog eats directly impacts the performance of the kidney.

The organ’s primary job is to eliminate waste accumulated when they eat. As that functionality wanes, your dog will start to experience significant imbalances in the body.

It’s not just in the blood, but symptoms can manifest themselves elsewhere, too.

For example, one of the key symptoms of kidney failure is too much acid in the body fluids, also known as metabolic acidosis. When the acids accumulate in the belly, dogs can become nauseous and refuse to eat. That ultimately leads to weight loss and other problems.

The kidneys of your dog are more important than you may realize. His kidneys help filter waste out of the blood. When the kidneys are not working correctly, toxins can begin to build up in the blood, and this condition is ultimately fatal.

Your dog’s kidneys are also responsible for maintaining the water/salt ratio in the body. When sodium levels are off, Hypernatremia is the result . This is a potentially life-threatening condition that results in a volume reduction in the brain.The kidneys are part of the body’s filtration system. They help to process waste and filter it into urine to be excreted by the body.They also help maintain normal water and salt concentrations—kidneys aid in controlling blood pressure, calcium metabolism and help sustain phosphorous levels. Your vet will likely recommend a diet low in phosphorus. When the canine body digests protein, nitrogen is left behind. The kidneys help to filter out this nitrogen.

Higher quality proteins leave behind less nitrogen as they are digested, so it’s important to incorporate them in homemade dog food for kidney disease. Kidney failure isn’t an unusual situation in dogs. It honestly requires massive adjustments in lifestyle and weight-reduction plans for your furry friend. When your canine has impaired renal function, there’s a huge undertaking in front of you it requires special care and some kind of analysis.

WHAT CAUSES KIDNEY DISEASE IN DOGS?

Kidney problems can occur as acute or chronic. Acute kidney disease is the sudden failure in kidney functions due to short-term health issues such as dehydration and trauma, but which can be reversed if treated early. Chronic kidney disease means gradually losing kidney functions over time due to more serious diseases and often cannot be reversed. Below are some of the most common causes of kidney diseases:

Dehydration
Heat stroke
Trauma
Dental issues
Untreated high blood pressure
Diabetes
Cancer
Autoimmune diseases
Genetic factors

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE IN DOGS?

It is important that you are aware of the possible symptoms your dog may begin to exhibit. The following are some signs you should look for to determine if your dog may be suffering from kidney disease. If you notice any of the following, I urge you to get your dog to the vet right away.

Changes in water drinking habits
Changes in urine output
Lethargy
Loss of interest in being active or playing
Changes in appetite
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Unexplained changes in weight
Dark urine
Bloody urine
Pale gums in dogs, foul breath, and frequent mouth ulcers

If your dog has been diagnosed with kidney disease, you must be aware of the role diet plays in his condition. Your dog’s diet needs will depend on the severity of his kidney disease and his age, weight, and level of activity.

One of the most important things to remember about kidney disease is that dogs do best on a low protein diet. High protein diets, often found in turkey meat and dairy products, are hard on your dog’s kidneys. The amount of protein your dog can handle is fully dependent on his stage of kidney disease. Lean proteins such as chicken breast is a better choice. In later stages, it is especially important to reduce protein consumption as much as possible. The protein must also be highly digestible.

Another potential food problem is high amounts of phosphorous. When your dog eats too much phosphorous, the damaged kidneys cannot keep up with filtration. Phosphorous is one of the most pressing issues for canine kidney disease. It is important to make homemade recipes that is low in both protein and phosphorous to help manage kidney disease.

There are several commercial dog foods that are manufactured specifically for dogs with kidney disease, and many are available for delivery. It is not uncommon, however, that many pet parents like to prepare homemade dog food using healthy human food ingredients. In some cases, it will be more affordable. Many owners like to know exactly what their dog is eating and to have ‘full control’.

As a word of caution: Before you feed your dog any food or make changes to his diet, please consult with your vet. A vet or canine nutritionist will give you accurate information on what foods will best help your dog’s kidney disease, which might vary depending on the stage of the disease and the main cause. Generally, a canine nutritionist will likely recommend low phosphorous and low protein diet.

RECIPE

This recipe is very simple and only takes a few minutes to make. Within about fifteen minutes, you can make a full batch of homemade dog food for renal disease.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup of plain boiled chicken breast
1 mashed hard-boiled egg
2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
1/4 cup of cooked white rice
1/4 cup of steamed carrots
1/4 cup fresh steamed green beans

INSTRUCTIONS

Making this homemade dog food is very easy. First, make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature and chopped in small pieces. Then stir all the ingredients together in a single bowl. Portion the dog food and you are done!

You will need to feed your dog 1/2 cup for every 20-25 pounds of body weight. This is simply a guideline. Ask your vet how much you should feed. Also, ask your vet if the ingredients in this recipe will be healthy for his specific kidney condition as stages and causes may vary. Always follow your vet’s advice over any other.

This homemade dog food should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay good for about five days. You need to make sure you only make enough for your dog to eat within a few days so the food stays fresh.

Vet Approved Homemade Dog Food Recipes For Kidney Disease

Recipe No. 1

Ingredients:

1 pound of ground pork/chicken breast
2 cups of white rice
1 cup of green beans
1/2 cups of chopped beets
1 cup of chopped sweet potatoes
1 cup of chopped carrots

Preparation:

Step 1:

Prepare the vegetables. Wash them thoroughly or defrost them if you use those purchased in the supermarket. Chop them into small pieces. Do this with the sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets.

Step: 2

Cook two cups of rice in four cups of water. Do not add salt in water. When the water starts to boil, add rice and cook it for up to 15 minutes. When it’s done, extract the excessive water.

Step: 3

Take a frying pan and put the meat in it. Fry it until it is well done with no blood. Remove all the excessive fat and leave it to cool down.

Step: 4

Take all the vegetables and put them in a pot filled with water. Cook the veggies until they are soft. When the vegetables are cooked, remove the excessive water and let it cool down.

Step: 5

Mix together all the cooked ingredients and mash them down. Serve the portions.

Recipe No. 2

Ingredients:

2 cups of white rice
1/2 cup of water
0.25 pound of ground beef/chicken breast
1 teaspoon of calcium carbonate
3 slices of white bread
1 egg

Preparation:

Step: 1

Take the ground beef, put it in a pot, and cook it in a small amount of water. It is important to use ground beef, and not lean. Lean beef is not appropriate for this kind of diet. Boil the beef until it is well cooked. You will know it is cooked when the meat is soft and easy to pull apart.

Step: 2

While the beef is cooking, prepare the rice. Cook two cups of rice in four cups of water. Do not add salt in the water. When the water starts to boil, add rice and cook it for up to 15 minutes. When it’s done, extract the excessive water.

Step: 3

Cook the egg. It should be hard-boiled. When the egg is cooked and cold, peel it and chop it into small pieces.

Take the bread and crumble it.

Step: 4

Mix together the rice, the egg, the bread, and the calcium carbonate. When mixed, add it into the cooked ground beef. Stir it all together well.

This recipe is enough for one meal. If you want, you can prepare a couple or three portions in advance and freeze them. Your dog should be fed twice a day with this mixture. In addition to the main meal, your dog should be getting supplements.

Recipe No. 3

Ingredients:

2 pounds of ground turkey meat/chicken breast
3 cups of water
6 eggs
2 sweet potatoes (three if they are small)
6 cups of white rice
1/2 cup of cranberries
15 ounce of peas
1/4 cup of parsley
1/4 cup of hemp hearts
3 tablespoons of chopped rosemary
3 tablespoons of chopped sage
3 tablespoons of olive oil

Preparation:

Step: 1

Cook the ground turkey meat in three cups of water. Let the water boil and then cook the meat until it becomes soft and easy to pull apart. When it is done, remove the excessive water.

Step: 2

Cook six cups of rice in 12 cups of water. Do not add salt in the water. When the water starts to boil, add the rice and cook it for up to 15 minutes. When it’s done, extract the excessive water.

Step: 3

Make six hard boiled eggs. When cooked, peel them and chop them into small pieces.

Step: 4

Take two large or three small potatoes, wash them, and peel them. Chop the potatoes into cubes and put them on to steam.

Step 5

Cook the peas shortly in a small amount of water. While the peas are cooking, slice cranberries in thin layers.

Step 6

Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Be sure that you stir the ingredients well. When done, place the bowl in the refrigerator. Feed your dog three times a day, and keep the rest of the blend in the fridge.

Recipe No. 4

Ingredients:

2 pounds of ground pork/chicken breast
2 cups of white rice
1 pound of green beans
1 pint of egg white in liquid state
1 pound of sweet potatoes
1/1 cup of chopped parsley
4 tablespoons of coconut oil
1 apple
pinch of pepper

Preparation:

Step: 1

Cook two cups of rice in four cups of water. Do not add salt in the water. When the water starts to boil, add the rice and cook it for up to 15 minutes. When it’s done, extract the excessive water.

Step 2

Take the parsley and wash it. Remove the leaves and stems, and chop the leaves. Try to chop them as finely as possible. When done chopping, take the parsley and stir it in the cooked rice.

Step: 3

Peel the sweet potatoes and cook them.

Step: 4

Take the green beans and steam them in a separate pot.

Step: 5

Take the ground pork and put it in a frying pan. Fry the pork for about 10 minutes and then put it aside. Add a pinch of pepper, even though it is optional. Consult with your vet first.

Step: 6

Put half of the pork and the beans together in a blender and blend it until you get a smooth mixture. Then, stir the mixture along with the rice. Blend the rest of the pumpkin and beans with 1/4 of pork. Stir the mixture into the rice. Add the remaining pork.

Step: 7

Melt the coconut oil in a frying pan. Add the egg whites and stir them until they are cooked.

Step: 8

Stir all the ingredients together, and separate it into small amounts. You can use freezing bags for this purpose. Serve your dog 1/2 a cup up to five times a day.

Recipe No. 5

Ingredients:

1 egg
1 cup of chopped chicken/chicken breast
1/4 cup of brown rice
1/4 cup of green beans
1/4 cup of carrots
2 tablespoons of yogurt

Preparation:

Step: 1

Take a chopped chicken and boil it until it is cooked. Hard-boil the egg. Let it cool down, and then peel it. Chop the egg. Combine the egg and chicken in one bowl.

Step: 2

Steam the green beans and carrots separately. Then, add them into the chopped chicken and egg mixture.

Step: 3

Cook 1/4 cup of rice in 1/2 cup of water. Do not add salt in the water. When the water starts to boil, add rice and cook it for up to 15 minutes. When it’s done, extract the excessive water.

Step: 4

Add the rice to the mixture and stir it all together. Then, add 2 tablespoons of yogurt and mix it thoroughly. When done, separate the mixture into smaller portions, and keep them in a cold place. You can keep them like that for five days. If you want it to last longer, you can freeze it.

Recipe No. 6

Ingredients:

1 pound of ground beef/chicken breast
1 pound of turkey meat
2 cups of white rice

Preparation:

Step: 1

Prepare the turkey meat. Wash the meat, remove the bones and skin, and chop it into cubes.

Cook 2 cups of rice in 2 cups of water. Do not add salt in the water. When the water starts to boil, add rice and cook it for up to 15 minutes.

Add the turkey meat and cook it until it is mushy.

Step: 2

Fill a pot with water, and put it on the stove. When the water is boiling, put in the meat and cook it for five minutes. When it’s done, extract the excessive water and fat. Wash the meat under tap water.

Step: 3

Chop the beef into small parts. Mix together the meat, the rice, and the turkey mixture. Cool it down before serving.

Recipe No. 7

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

3 pounds of turkey meat/chicken breast
3 cups of spinach
2 big carrots
1/2 cup of peas
1 zucchini
1 1/2 cups of white rice
1 tablespoon of olive oil

Preparation:

Step: 1

Cook 1 and 1/2 cups of rice in 3 cups of water. Do not add salt in the water. When the water starts to boil, add rice and cook it for up to 15 minutes. When cooked, remove it from the stove.

Step: 2

Take the olive oil and put it on the stove on low heat. When the oil is heated, add the turkey meat and fry it until it turns goldish.

Step: 3

Take the veggies and cut them. Cut the carrots into small cubes, and chop the zucchini and spinach.

Step: 4

When the meat is fried, add the vegetables and the rice. Stir them together, and continue to cook for up to five minutes. When done, make portions and put them in the freezer. Now, you have a fine, gluten-free meal for your dog.

In addition to this recipe, it is important to only allow your dog to drink filtered or distilled water. Tap water is often full of excessive minerals that can be hard on your dog’s kidneys. Filtered and distilled water is purer and free of many of these minerals and toxins that can be very harmful to your dog’s kidney function.

In addition to drinking the right type of water, your dog also needs regular exercise. Exercise is essential for kidney function in both animals and humans. Take your dog for walks, play fetch, and enjoy a fun game of tug-o-war. With regular exercise, the right water, and the right dog food, you can protect the health of your dog’s kidneys. Sadly though, organ damage from chronic kidney disease is not reversible and is progressive, regardless of what we do.

KEEP TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND FOOD AWAY FROM DOGS

Ingestion of toxic substances is another culprit for kidney failure. When dogs consume chemical cleaners, they can become highly ill. Acute kidney failure often results from the consumption of chemicals. With this type of kidney failure, death is common. Therefore, one of the preventative measures you must take is to make sure all chemicals in your home are safely kept away.

Please remember, child-proof containers are not dog-proof. Your dog can easily chew through a plastic container and consume the chemicals inside. You should also make sure your dog stays away from the following: