Homemade dog food for pets with kideny stones;

Question
QUESTION: I have a 9 yr. old bichon (f) who just had surgery to remove struvite stones.  all is well and she is on a sd diet food. I want to make her food and I see your recipes. My question is: How many servings does a recipe make; what is a serving size?  Please help.  Thanks a bunch.

ANSWER: Hi Joan,  Yes I would love to help you.
What is the weight of your dog?
Any allergis to foods?

Let me know and I can send the recipes


Marie Peppers LPN MA

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QUESTION: she 18 lbs. and no allergies.  Thank you.

Answer
Hello Joan,  Sorry for the delay: Here is a recipe you can follow:
GREAT for pets that have had struvite crystals or stones.
Also, some Treats - we use Life's Abundance Holistic treats ;  links are below-


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Thanks
Marie

~~~ recipes and a supplement:

Work very well with many of my clients...


Beef and Rice Diet  for Kidney health
( Helps to reduce "UTI" and Stones/ reduces crystal formulation)


1/4 pound very lean beef (raw weight), ~~cook Please
( YOU can alternate with ground cooked lamb)
You can add a little x-tra beef in a meal, if you feel she needs it.

JUSt choose 1 meat -not two at the same time.

1 egg, large, hard-boiled
1 1/2 cups brown rice, long-grain, cooked
2 bonemeal tablets (10-grain or equivalent)

You can Buy bonemeal here:  
http://www.naturalcanine.com/html/bone_meal.html

1/4 teaspoon salt substitute (potassium chloride)
1  vitamin/ supplement ( NuVET Waffer ) see below:  
MOST of my clients use NuVET because it is More than just a vitamin, it assists in the reduction of inflammation and helps to heal the bladder and ureturs.
NuVet Plus -
Not sold in stores:  SEE bottom of this post for NuVET info:***  (comes in powder or wafer)

(MOST OF MY CLIENTS USE THE POWDER OR WAFER FORM OF NUVET FOR THE VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT)

Give 1/8 a cup of green beans daily -  you can get the canned green beans and rinse well.
Cook in skillet with a dash of olive oil and dash of garlic powder ( pinch)

Provides 730 kilocalories, 40.7 grams protein, 19.7 grams fat.

( This is enough for 1 days worth of feeding your 18 pound dog)
Break this recipe into 2 meals per day


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Tuna and Rice Diet

6 ounces tuna, canned in water, without added salt
1 egg, large, hard-boiled
1 1/2 cups brown rice, long-grain, cooked
2 teaspoons vegetable (canola) oil
2 bonemeal tables (10-grain or equivalent)
1/4 teaspoon salt substitute (potassium chloride)
1 multiple vitamin-mineral ( NuVET Plus )

( MOST OF MY CLIENTS USE NUVET   -  http://www.nuvet.com/81098

This is enough for 1 day for a dog 18 to 20 pounds.
Choose 1 veggie  ( 1/2 cup)

Apples are a good snack - must be cut up very small --- To aide in digeston


Don't Feed tuna more than 3 x per week.   (always rinse well)

Provides 760 kilocalories, 47.3 grams protein, 21.1 grams fat.



NuVET Plus supplements :

Use each day  1 wafer per day ( depends on pet's weight)

Please tell them Marie Peppers sent you from Ask the Pet Nurse:
19.99 for the 30 count bottle   ( Please ask them for a NuVET powder sample)
39.00 for the 60 count bottle of Wafer treats
55.00 for the 90 count bottle of Wafer treats

http://www.nuvet.com/81098

Use Order code 81098 and ASK HOW you can get the 15% OFF every order.
Ask about the 15% off Program.

MOST of my clients take advantage of the Lower cost items with 15% OFF...
No risk - 60 day  money back guarantee and TASTE guarantee, too


TREATS.....................................

TREATs for Kidney Health:

TREATS -  We sure do sell a bunch of this one from Life's Abundance :

Delivered right to your door -

EXCELLENT / Holistic / Natural and not sold in any pet store- so please go here:  
The Bars would be great - Give 1 per day.
** it's antioxidiants in every bite and Cranberry too, for a healthy bladder.

Baked Bars for a healthy pet ( helps bladder/kidney)

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

- No worries about recalls or contaminated products.  
***That's why I use them for my pets and refer them!  Excellent and safe.
So Many Pet food companies are made in factories that have contaminated equipment and then we get another recall.
http://www.lifesabundance.com/Pets/Treats/BakedTreats.aspx?realname=20066428

I bet this baby will love you home cooking.

Veggies:
You can choose :
broccoli( diced and steamed )
green beans
Yams ( only 2 x per week)
peas  



Marie Peppers LPN MA
Ask the Pet Nurse
mtnmom@gci.net
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