Low Protein Dog Food Recipes

As the name says, low protein dog food is a dog food which is low in protein content in comparison to normal pet food. Like in humans, protein serves as the building blocks in dogs also and is essential for their normal growth and well-being. In fact, dogs require about 25 percent protein in their diets in order to meet their dietary and nutritional requirements. However, if a dog is diagnosed with some kidney or urinary tract problems, the first step of the treatment is to cut down on the protein intakes as regular or over consumption of proteins under such circumstances can lead to toxin production in the dog's body.

But where to get low protein dog food or what types of foods are to be included in this diet, is something that most pet owners are unsure of. Though there are hundreds of brands and varieties of both dry or canned low protein dog food which you will come across as you walk down any pet food aisle in almost every store, they contain chemicals and artificial preservatives that may not be good for your dog's health. Hence this brings us to only one option, i.e. homemade low protein dog food. But if you are wondering how to make this homemade food, then given below are some easy-to-make and healthy low protein dog food recipes.

Beef and White Rice

Ingredients

• ¼ lb ground beef
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 hard cooked egg (finely chopped)
• 3 slices white bread crumbled
• 1 tsp calcium carbonate (Tums tablet)

Directions

In a frying pan, cook the beef until it is slightly brown. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve to the dog and keep the rest covered in a refrigerator.

Vegetables and Brown Rice

Ingredients

• ½ pkg salad macaroni (cooked)
• 1 cup brown rice (cooked)
• 2 eggs hard-boiled and chopped up finely
• 8-10 Tums Crushed (calcium carbonate)
• ½ pkg frozen broccoli
• ½ pkg frozen carrots (steamed until crisp/tender and chopped)

Directions

Take a large mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients together. Add ½ - 1 tbsp low cal cottage cheese, if desired. Serve to the dog and refrigerate the rest.

Chicken and Potato Diet

Ingredients

• ¼ cup cooked chicken breast
• 3 cups potato, boiled with skin
• 2 tbsp chicken fat
• 1 ½ calcium carbonate tablets
• ½ multiple vitamin-mineral tablet

Directions

Take a large mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients together. Serve to the dog and refrigerate the remaining dog food.

Low Protein Dog Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups rice flour or white all-purpose bleached flour
• ½ tsp garlic powder, or fresh ground
• 6 tbsp low sodium, low fat chicken broth
• ½ cup cold water
• 1 cup cooked vegetables (winter squashes, zucchini, and sweet potatoes) ground up

Directions

Take a mixing bowl, and combine the flour and garlic. Add the chicken broth and vegetables, and then pour cold water to form a smooth dough. Now pat the dough into ½ inch thickness and cut into desired shapes. Place the cookies on to a non-stick sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350 ºF for 20 - 25 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the wire rack and store in a refrigerator.

These were some of the best low protein dog food recipes that you can easily prepare at home and feed your sick dog. Ensure that you consult a veterinarian before feeding anything to your dog and also ask him for a low protein dog food list that should comprise foods healthy for the dog which you can include in the dog's diet.