No one wants to be given the news that their dog has kidney disease. But if you find yourself in this position, do not despair. There are lots of things that could and should be done to slow the progression of the disease and help your dog live a healthy and happy life.
This eBook is designed to provide you with the necessary information to help understand the kidneys, kidney failure, and dietary treatment protocol so you can make better decisions about your dog’s health and nutrition.
Please note this book does not contain home-prepared diet recipes. There are numerous factors and considerations to consider when formulating a home-prepared diet and I can’t (and should not) provide diets to owners of dogs with any health concerns without having gone through the consultation process.
Introduction
Chapter 1. What the Kidneys Do
Toxin Removal
Chapter 2. Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chapter 3. Diagnosing and Staging of CKD
The SDMA blood test
Chapter 4. Nutrition/Dietary Strategy
ENERGY (calories)
So how many calories does your dog need?
Find out your dog’s body condition score (BCS)
WATER
So how much water does your dog need?
CARBOHYDRATES
Essential vs non-essential
The benefits of carbohydrates
So how many carbohydrates does your dog need?
FAT
‘Good’ and ‘bad’ fats
So how much fat does your dog need?
Choosing the best fish oil
PROTEIN
So how much protein does your dog need?
Protein quality
PHOSPHORUS
Calcium / phosphorus balance
So how much phosphorus does your dog need?
‘Hidden” Phosphorus
Phosphate binders
POTASSIUM AND SODIUM
ANTIOXIDANTS
Chapter 5. Food Types
Home-prepared diets for dogs with CKD
Consulting with a qualified nutrition specialist
Dos & Don’ts of Homemade Dog Food
Chapter 6. What to Do if Your Dog Does Not Want to Eat
Chapter 7. Frequently Asked Questions
And Finally
Homemade Treats for Dogs with Chronic Kidney Disease
About the Author
About Elmo’s Kitchen
Helpful Resources & Links
Glossary
References
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