I echo what Dottie has said; your priority is keeping your dog happy and eating, I know it’s difficult but do try not to stress about the type of food too much.
When my cat was diagnosed with ckd 2 years ago veterinary diets were suggested. I tried pretty much all of them but she didn’t like any of them. I returned to my vet and she agreed that the most important thing was to keep her eating and enjoying a varied diet. She has Benazecare medication daily and eats what she wants, when she wants, she’s now 19 years old and a happy little lady.
Also remember that if your girl tolerates the Pronefra on her food this in itself acts as a phosphate binder - ie: my understanding is that this, added to her regular food, almost makes the food equivalent to a prescription diet (which is why it’s an either/or-prescription food OR adding a phosphate binder).
Try not to worry too much, try not to read and research too much (you’ll only end up more worried and confused) just keep feeding her well, whatever she enjoys and above all enjoy her for as long as you can.
Thanks so much Petmum and Dottie I really appreciate your comments and will try not to stress out too much. I tend to overthink the situation too much for instance I get annoyed when my sister in law gives her half a sausage or a digestive biscuit but I know she loves it and it makes her happy then I feel like the bad cop when I say no. She seems so healthy and happy now such a difference from what she was like a few weeks ago so I will continue to give her beef and veg with a biscuit and sausage thrown in now and again. Hopefully the Pronefra will help too. Thanks again xx
Mind you think I am going to have to put a stop to the digestive biscuits as have just checked the ingredients and they seem to have a high salt content. Anyone know of any low salt human biscuits?
I am sorry but I don’t know of any human biscuits that don’t include salt. I have just checked Rich Tea and they contain it. I suspect most biscuits will have salt because it makes them more palatable for humans. Just wondering if you could look online for some dog biscuit recipes. We have some links on the Home cooked food section that might be a good starting point.
I make a simple biscuit with just oats, rapeseed oil and a little honey. They are quite crumbly but my dog isn’t fussy what they look like. She seems to like them.
Hello Karen. I hope that you are still following your thread. David has now completed the article on dietary management of renal disease in dogs. It can be found here. I hope that you find it useful.