But for every ailment there is a cure and before every cure there is a prevention mechanism.
When it comes to the diet of your dog presence of protein plays an important role.
Did you know that your dog requires twenty-five percent of protein as part of their meal? Also did you know that over consumption of proteins by your dog can lead to their kidney failure? If you were in dark or unaware of these facts then its time to assess your dog's meal and turn your attention to low protein dog food.
Deciding on the need for a low protein food arises by your dog when your vet notices some problem in your pet's urinary tract.
Some of the specific ailments that vets diagnose in case of protein related issues in your dog are -
- Urinary stones
- Kidney or heart failure
- Kidney related diseases
- Urinary tract failure
- Glomerulonephritis
But when you go store searching for low protein food, you may return highly disappointed.
The main reason for the limited supply of this kind of meal is its lack of demand.
Thus it is advised by many to prepare such a meal at home.
There are several advantages to following this standard -
- A home cooked meal always corresponds to hygiene.
- Added preservatives and chemicals that are found in ready to eat store food won't affect your dog's health.
- A home cooked meal is bound to make your pet happy.
For this recipe you will need -
- All purpose flour
- Fresh Garlic powder - half tablespoon
- Sodium - six tablespoon
- Chicken broth
- Water - half cup
- Sweet potatoes or zucchini - one cup.
This needs to be cooked and grounded.
Mix the flour with the garlic powder, sodium, chicken broth, and mashed vegetables.
Now add water slowly to form dough.
Make small balls from this dough, flatten it and then place it on a baking dish.
Wait for 25 minutes and your low protein cookies will be ready.