Chronic kidney disease

Question
Hi, I am from a small town in South Africa. My 13 year old Maltese was recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.  She is not doing very well but I want to give her the very best chance to live with this disease. Our local vet prescribed Hills k/d but I do not believe that it is the only available treatment. I need to know what home made foods and also what supplements can I feed her. What are your opinion of the pet food the vet prescribed?

Answer
Hello Ronel - Yes - you can give a special diet for kidney failure:
here are a few recipes to try:
HOPE this helps

Kidney  recipe for dogs:


The Key is :

***Frequent feedings of high quality simple carbohydrates such as white rice and potatos.  
~~~normal amounts of protein should be fed as protein is needed by the liver during repair.
Soy protein and milk proteins are helpful..

Hamburger, Drained  ( or another meat is fine)  
(* not too much chicken)

~No liver or organ meats...

Boiled eggs without the yokes..

Unprocessed BROWN Rice..  or White rice...

*mixed daily with some cottage cheese or "soy" plain yogurt.

YOU don't have to use soy but it is good ...
Also, make sure you add some x-tra water to each dish - Water will help the kidney to function.

( This recipe is a good start - You can also do ground chicken or lamb rather than the hamburger)

SUPPLEMENT:
Look for a good canine supplement - liquid or powder / give daily


I am sure your Maltese will love you cooking for her!

Marie Peppers LPN MA