The Best Dog Treats for Kidney Disease Low Protein

0:00 hi there Welcome To The Top Dog tips YouTube channel thanks for joining us today we're going to be talking about the best dog treats for kidney disease ones that will be low in protein before you get into that please be sure to like this video And subscribe to the Top Dog tips YouTube channel also be sure to

0:17 subscribe to our website topdog tips.com if you subscribe using the link in the description below you will receive a free ebook on 25 vet recommended homemade dog food recipes now without further Ado let's get into it so if your dog received the diagnosis of kidney disease its diet definitely needs to

0:35 change your veterinarian or pet nutritionist is likely to prescribe a low protein diet to relieve the strain on their kidneys occasional snacks are still acceptable on this meal plan as long as you only use low protein dog treats now let's talk about acceptable foods and ingredients a dog with kidney

0:51 disease will have specific dietary adjustments just like I said the three most common ingredients that need to be monitored are phosphorus protein and sodium this applies to regular meals and treats all kidney disease dog foods are formulated to be low in these three ingredients the same should apply to

1:08 whatever treats you choose now it's recommended that you do not give your pet any treats until the transition of your dog's new diet for kidney disease is complete once your pet has successfully adjusted to its new plan you can add in low protein dog treats that represent no more than 10% of a

1:24 dog's recommended daily caloric intake a k9 nutritionist or vet can provide you with that calorie guideline for for dogs with kidney disease on a low protein meal plan popular edible chews like rawh hide and pig ears are not recommended what do you have in your refrigerator you don't have to buy commercial dog

1:40 treats for kidney disease there are some things in your refrigerator that many dogs love and they will go well with your pet's new low protein diet some of these Foods include apples bananas blueberries broccoli carrots green beans and zucchini similarly you can choose to feed your dog a homemade diet that's

1:58 specifically made for kidney disease however ever going this route means more work for you during the initial stages it's essential and super important to consult with the vet or K9 nutritionist to make sure you know how much to feed a dog and what supplements to include so the diet is well balance and while we're

2:16 on that same thread we here at Top Dog tips are not providing medical advice whatsoever we are merely a channel for entertainment and educational purposes so what we recommend here is not medical advice for your dog and we do not claim to be giving medical advice for your dog unless we have an interview with a

2:35 veterinarian or they are giving specific advice now let's go through the list of the best dog treats for kidney disease While most dog treats are actually high in protein since healthy dogs need protein it's actually super important that most of the protein they get is from a animal Source several kidney

2:52 disease dog treats will be much lower in proteam so the first on the list madd's healthy treats for dogs with kidney disease the crude protein percentage for this treat is 6.8% you can find this on Amazon prescription based treats aside these are the only commercial dog treats specifically made to be low protein and

3:12 designed for dogs with kidney problems madd's healthy treats company is a small family run business and they are focused on helping dogs with kidney disease the company even donates a portion of sales to the Morris animal foundation for K9 kidney disease research these treats are

3:27 low in protein contain no gluten soy corn or wheat they're flavored with pumpkin and cinnamon the remaining ingredients include Rye flour tapioca flour omega-3 fish oil and canola oil they are about 1 3/4 in long and 1 in wide perfect for any nearly any size dog you can break them into smaller pieces

3:46 as well there's a lot of success rate in terms of pability of these treats and most dogs will enjoy the taste second one zesty Paws cranberry for dogs you can find this on both Amazon and chewy we will link to all of these products s in the description below anyways zesty Paws cranberry for dogs is more of a

4:05 chew supplement than a treat but most dogs will find them delicious unlike many other supplements these kidney friendly dog chews focus on UT support kidney function dog's overall immune system they're designed with ingredients that won't strain the kindy or bladder and in fact support their health there

4:21 are no artificial flavors preservatives corn grain or soy cranberries were shown in studies to promote urinary and Kidney Health in both humans and animals so by the way we'll link to that study in the description so each zesty paw cranberry dog chew contains about 200 mg of cranberry concentrate other ingredients

4:39 that promote comfortable urination and detoxification and dogs include marshmallow root licorice root nettle seed and aalis this combination also offers inflammation relief the product is FDA registered and GMP certified in the US s PA has been one of our favorite brands of dog treats and supplements and

4:57 many other pet owners share the same view the Third treat is Hills nutrition dog treats for kidney disease the crude protein percentage for this treat is 9% you can find this product on both Amazon and chewy will link to this product as well when it comes to veterinarian recommended dog treats for kidney

5:15 disease Hill Science Diet is often at the top of the list because it invests a lot into scientific research and designing their foods and treats following evidence-based approach these low protein dog treats are a good example where they allow pets with kidney problems to enjoy an occasional

5:32 snack while also providing support for their kidneys heart and Joints they might go best with a prescription dog food brand but it's not really important developed by veterinarians and measuring at 35 calories per treat they're healthy but fairly calorie dense so be careful not to overfeed your dog this makes them

5:50 delicious along with the chewy texture it means you can't give too many at 9% crude protein the main ingredients are chicken and potatoes there are added omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil another benefit for senior or arthritic Pets the next on the list is raw Paws natural sweet potato low protein dog

6:07 treats the crude protein percentage is 4.2% now if prescription dog treats are not an option the raw pets treats are a great alternative these treats are vegetarian grain-free low in calories low in phosphorus and low in protein these are perfect for dogs with kidney problems they have only one ingredient

6:23 dehydrated sweet potato a complex carbohydrate that's highly digestible for dogs most dogs enjoy the flavor and it's a great source of beta carotene or vitamin A this brand is also made in the USA by a company with a good reputation the next on the list is pet well-being dogs kidney support gold crude protein

6:42 percentage is 0% if low protein dog treats aren't an option and you're looking for something in addition to that you can always try a natural supplement like this one kidney support gold is a natural product for your dog's Kidney Health the ingredient formula helps promote energy levels normal

6:57 urination increase thirst in dogs and appetite regulation all ingredients are organically grown herbs so these are droppers these are not a treat the 2 oz bottle is enough for a small or medium dog as a one- Monon Supply and since it's a liquid it's easily administered through your dog's meal one interesting

7:13 thing about the pet wellbeing company is that their website could be an additional selling point they have online assistance a vet that you can consult with or ask questions about these supplements or a specific kidney issue in your dog the last one on the list is lexium kidney and liver support

7:28 supplement for dogs the crude protein percentage on this one is 0% this supplement is not a treat it's not droppers it's a powder another kidney health supplement option for dogs is this powder which you can add to meals as a topping or Ed to make your own low protein dog treats for kidney disease

7:45 lexium liver support is a little different in that you can use it for both your dogs and cats kidney and liver Health this powder is vet formulated and a sugar soy and dairyfree ingredients include milk thistle kenul extract sprouted wheat and wheat germ all of which have been scientifically proven to

8:02 promote either kidney or Liver Health and you can find references to studies on the lexian website with that that's going to do it for us here at Top Dog tips thank you for listening today if you find our content interesting if you learn something new please be sure to share the channel and subscribe that's

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