smilez_n_hugs
Senior Member
While researching the type of bladder stones (calcium oxalate) my dog has I came across a website who swore by a homemade diet for her dogs and the miracles it performed. I obviously don't buy all the claims she makes but it did get me thinking that since oxalate is found in many foods that I can control my dog's intake. But in doing that I don't want to miss any important nutrients. So here's what I've found so far, please correct my information as needed. Also I would love it if anyone wants to share a recipe or a site they really like
So the diet should consist of:
- 30-50% protein
- 5% organ meat (liver)
- 5-10% fat
- 20-35% carbs
Supplements:
- calcium citrate (30-40mg per ounce of food)
- magnesium (3mg/lb of body weight daily)
- vitamin E (1-2 IUs per lb daily)
- iodine (not sure if it's needed if I plan on feeding fish and yogurt)
- lysimachia-3 (helps dissolve/prevent more stones)
This is the site if anyone is interested:
http://dogaware.com/articles/wdjcalciumoxalates.html#start
So the diet should consist of:
- 30-50% protein
- 5% organ meat (liver)
- 5-10% fat
- 20-35% carbs
Supplements:
- calcium citrate (30-40mg per ounce of food)
- magnesium (3mg/lb of body weight daily)
- vitamin E (1-2 IUs per lb daily)
- iodine (not sure if it's needed if I plan on feeding fish and yogurt)
- lysimachia-3 (helps dissolve/prevent more stones)
This is the site if anyone is interested:
http://dogaware.com/articles/wdjcalciumoxalates.html#start