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Hello,
I’m seeking some input on a low protein diet and next steps for our dog Andy.
Andy is about 9.5 years old. He is a neutered small spaniel chihuahua mix and weighs approximately 13lbs.
He has no other health concerns but his recent annual blood test showed creatinine at 2.1mg (attached) and the bun was 30 mg/dl.
Our vet suggested a restricted protein diet and referred us to a local company called Just Food For Dogs (JFFD) as a diet consideration, followed by a retest in 6 months. JFFD makes prescription and non prescription fresh frozen dog foods and they have a formula for kidney health. Lamb is the key ingredient in the prescription dog food from JFFD. Andy really doesn’t like it. (I’ve attached an image with a list of ingredients).
Andy is a little bit more picky about what he eats. He likes what we cook best of all. He didn’t like raw food when we gave that a try and he doesn’t like lamb. He does love broccoli and romaine lettuce as well as other vegetables. We purchase some of the regular fresh frozen JFFD recipes and we cook some food, using lean meats, mostly beef and turkey with vegetables and rice or barley. Sometimes I add some beef liver or beef kidney to the mix.
Andy is due for rabies in 2 years, and did have bordatella at the last exam. We try to limit exposures to other toxins such as flea products but did use them sparingly in years past. His beam is good, and is he playful and affectionate. He enjoys barking at squirrels and playing with our two other dogs of similar size and age (Marty/10 yrs and Molly/ 12 yrs). Water input and urine output seem the same, no changes. Urine looks clear.
Andy has a somewhat anxious demeanor with strangers and when walking, but he is very affectionate with family. He likes to lay on the heating pad and in the sun. He is very furry, but currently has short hair due to battle with fleas. We have numerous wild animals visiting our yard, and Andy has had several skunk encounters. Other than an aversion to skunks, he is very sweet and sensitive.
He rescued us when he was about 2 months old, and has been with us since. I would appreciate any input on this and diet. I noticed a book mentioned in another post related to this by Don Hamilton, and I will follow through with that.
I’m seeking some input on a low protein diet and next steps for our dog Andy.
Andy is about 9.5 years old. He is a neutered small spaniel chihuahua mix and weighs approximately 13lbs.
He has no other health concerns but his recent annual blood test showed creatinine at 2.1mg (attached) and the bun was 30 mg/dl.
Our vet suggested a restricted protein diet and referred us to a local company called Just Food For Dogs (JFFD) as a diet consideration, followed by a retest in 6 months. JFFD makes prescription and non prescription fresh frozen dog foods and they have a formula for kidney health. Lamb is the key ingredient in the prescription dog food from JFFD. Andy really doesn’t like it. (I’ve attached an image with a list of ingredients).
Andy is a little bit more picky about what he eats. He likes what we cook best of all. He didn’t like raw food when we gave that a try and he doesn’t like lamb. He does love broccoli and romaine lettuce as well as other vegetables. We purchase some of the regular fresh frozen JFFD recipes and we cook some food, using lean meats, mostly beef and turkey with vegetables and rice or barley. Sometimes I add some beef liver or beef kidney to the mix.
Andy is due for rabies in 2 years, and did have bordatella at the last exam. We try to limit exposures to other toxins such as flea products but did use them sparingly in years past. His beam is good, and is he playful and affectionate. He enjoys barking at squirrels and playing with our two other dogs of similar size and age (Marty/10 yrs and Molly/ 12 yrs). Water input and urine output seem the same, no changes. Urine looks clear.
Andy has a somewhat anxious demeanor with strangers and when walking, but he is very affectionate with family. He likes to lay on the heating pad and in the sun. He is very furry, but currently has short hair due to battle with fleas. We have numerous wild animals visiting our yard, and Andy has had several skunk encounters. Other than an aversion to skunks, he is very sweet and sensitive.
He rescued us when he was about 2 months old, and has been with us since. I would appreciate any input on this and diet. I noticed a book mentioned in another post related to this by Don Hamilton, and I will follow through with that.
Does Andy need a very specific diet and can we or should we make it? Are there some supplements to consider and homeopathic remedies? What other questions should I be asking our local vet? Thank you.
