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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy  I'm pretty sure that all the prescription diets for kidney problems have a lower protein content than other foods. I know on the Nature's Variety labels it says the raw is 13% protein which is only 1% more protein than was in the prescription food you were feeding. And by feeding raw (or canned) there is more moisture than in the dry so the dogs get more water in their diet which is good for the kidneys. With dry food, they have to drink more water on their own. Lacy doesn't drink much water being on raw food whereas when she was eating kibble she drank about 1cup of water per day. If we walk outside in the heat or she plays real hard she'll drink more water, but normally she doesn't drink much - she gets most of her water from her diet. I recently switched my cats to canned and raw from the kibble I was feeding and they hardly drink any water at all - they also get almost all their water from their diet. I've never delt with kidney issues so I don't know too much about it, but I think the lower protein content and higher moisture of the raw should really help your dog with kidney problems. And so far as allergies, a lot of dogs are allergic to grains, esp. corn, so since the raw doesn't contain grains that should help alot. So far as protein sources, I've heard that the "wilder" the meat, the less chance your dog will be allergic. So your dog would be more likely to be allergic to beef or chicken then the lamb, rabbit, or venison. I hope the food helps your dogs feel better. It may just take a little while for their systems to get used to the switch. Oh, and you probably won't notice a change with itching and scooting immediately. It takes 6-8 weeks from the time you switch foods to see the effects of it. |
I also had someone tell me that kidney and organ meat is not good for dogs with crystals so that's why i was hesitant with the raw- i knew their was a reason i didn't feed it to them just yet. b.c i do have it in the freezer. i need to find out the results of the urinalysis and then we will go from there. i will keep you posted. :-) appreciate allllllll of your help!!