Phosphorus is an essential mineral to your dog’s wellbeing. Together with calcium, it works to restore homeostasis in his or her body and aid normal bodily processes.
Low phosphorus foods will contain less than 0.4% phosphorus; while regular dog foods may contain up to 3%.
This non-prescription food was developed with digestion in mind, and includes antioxidants like Vitamin C and E for extra digestive support.
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Agaricus Mushrooms
These mushrooms are known to feed on both dead vegetation and primary decomposers (grass roots) producing organic waste. Usually found growing in rings or as singleton specimens in fields that were once grazed by horses.
Mushroom polysaccharides act as prebiotics in the digestive system, stimulating probiotic growth for an overall healthier gut microbiome. Furthermore, their immunomodulatory properties encourage Natural Killer (NK) cells to destroy any mutant cancerous cells they come across.
Studies have demonstrated that eating Agaricus blazei mushrooms increases natural killer cell (NK cell) activity, slowing the progression of inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s and improving overall cell health. Try this mushroom liquid extract made specifically for pets to boost your pet’s immunity – 1cc per lb of bodyweight four or six times per day should do the trick!
Eggs
Phosphorous is an integral component of protein metabolism. Unfortunately, commercial dog foods that contain too much phosphorous are too high in phosphorous for dogs with kidney disease to tolerate. Therefore it’s crucial that their owners select low-phosphorous food with lower protein and sodium contents.
Your veterinarian may recommend providing your pet with food with reduced phosphorous levels to slow the progression of kidney disease and decrease phosphate accumulation – helping prevent calcification of body tissues such as kidneys.
Blue Buffalo provides low phosphorus dog food that meets less than 0.4% phosphorous standards; this non-prescription diet must first be approved by your veterinarian before you can purchase. Wet versions are also available of this food.
Salmon
Salmon is an excellent source of both protein and omega 3s, as well as essential vitamins and minerals such as selenium and potassium, both known to support thyroid and metabolism functions, while potassium helps promote hydration as well as muscle, nerve, and organ health.
Dogs that show early symptoms of kidney disease may benefit from being fed a diet with restricted phosphorous levels to reduce calcification in their kidneys. Your veterinarian can suggest foods to do this.
Your vet may suggest feeding your pet food that contains moderate levels of fat and carbohydrates as well as phosphate binder to reduce how much phosphorous their bodies absorb through diet and digestion. However, dogs who are at risk of pancreatitis should avoid foods high in fat content since this could result in loose or mucousy stools.
Lamb
Phosphorus is an essential mineral that strengthens bones and tissues, but an excess can become dangerously high when dogs with kidney disease do not flush it away effectively, potentially damaging tissues, bones and internal organs.
Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care dry food provides the ideal formula, featuring low levels of both phosphorus (0.29%) and sodium, along with ingredients to support kidneys and hearts.
Canned food comes with more variety, but can also be mixed with green tripe, which tastes awful to humans but is relished by many dogs. Doing this will add additional flavour and make the food more appetizing for picky eaters.
Vegetables
Phosphorus, along with calcium, plays an essential role in strengthening bones and teeth in dogs. Unfortunately, pets with kidney disease have difficulty flushing excess phosphorus away through urine; it then builds up over time and can damage tissues and organs in their system.
A low-phosphorus diet can often slow the progression of kidney disease in dogs. Furthermore, this approach may increase their lifespan.
If you are searching for low-phosphorus food for your dog, first consult with a veterinarian. He or she can tell you if such an intake would benefit them and which brands would work best.
Hill’s Prescription Diet Kidney Care is an ultra low phosphorus dog food designed for both dry and canned feeding options, developed with input from veterinarians, nutritionists and researchers. Containing under 0.5% phosphorus while also being low in protein and sodium with antioxidants and omega fatty acids added.
