25 Best Dog Foods for a German Shepherd with Chronic Kidney Disease
My granddaughter had some old baby cereal the kids had outgrown. I took it and mix it in with my dogs food. I was really surprised at how much more energy and playfulness has returned to them. they’re all in their mid teens so I just thought they were getting old. They’re all running around like puppies.
Author: Jeffrey Loretta P.
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Try a fresh food diet. Dr. PITCAIRN’S BOOKS have recipes for everything. He put a book out in 90s. Saved my mother from dialysis using his principles. Cleaver tea helps with kidney function in dogs. My sister used it on her German Shepherd. One handful in drip coffee maker. Same recipe on my 71 year old mother. You can find it online. Best wished, I’ve had kidney stones, hurt passing. Tea helps. Have given to cats for bladder problems.
Author: Kathy K.
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Yes my white shepherd is going to be 5 and has been on prescription Hills Science KD diet since 1 year old .
Author: Maria M.
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Well, I’m having the same issue only with her liver. We feed her liver, she gets better. Maybe get some kidney and cook that up for her? I’ve noticed, almost all illnesses are from foods that are supposed to be good for them… I gave up and just cook for them now. Today’s menu is Boiled chicken, oatmeal and yogurt. They seem to love it and these girls are FUSSY. One of my girls has a constant yeast infection that the yogurt seems to help, and one has issues with constipation, oatmeal. Boiled chicken is a good meat and the dark meat has the right amount of fat for them. They need fat in their diets but not as much as they put in the canned dog food I’ve seen…. At this point, if I won’t eat it, I’m not feeding to them either.
Author: Gracie H.
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Consult with vet. Go online and find a recipe for a LOW PROTEIN diet. Run it by vet. My first GSD had bad kidneys and I remember feeding rice, boiled burger, hard boiled egg – can’t remember ratio.Some of these well meaning suggestions given here will NOT be good for your dog’s kidneys. Choose several homemade low protein options and run them by your vet. Yes I’ve said that 3 times because it is important!
Author: Linda B.
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Try Dr. Harvey’s. Look them up, and you can actually talk to them. My GSD’s kidney numbers were off the charts, so I researched and switched her to their food. Her numbers went back to normal and my vet was in disbelief! You rehydrate their Canine Health, and add the protein. Easy, if you don’t mind adding the chicken or beef or other protein…And I am not a paid sponsor of the food, just a satisfied customer, who’d like to help other dogs. Worked for me!
Author: Joyce K.
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My GSD hasn’t got kidney problems but I would never give my dog that incinerated kibble stuff or anything a vet would recommend. My GSD is fed a Raw Diet….ie meat, bone and offal. The kind of stuff a dog was meant to be fed on. Never seen a wild fox or wolf go to supermarket for a bag of that kibble crap.
Author: Colin N.
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Mine has crystals in his urine trouble peeing he’s on pro plan urinary, 130.00 a bag but it works
Author: Alan M.
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My girl did great with science diet kidney food. She didn’t like the dry food but would eat the canned. Hope this helps!
Author: Nichole C.
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I’m using Royal Canin Renal Support. My shepherd loves it. She wouldn’t eat Science Diet Kidney Care.
Author: Joseph S.
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Boiled chicken shredded. Avocado or coconut oil. Bone broth beef broth or chicken broth. Choose whichever one and add it to the kibble.they will eat it. A dog will never starve itself. It takes time but they will eat.
Author: Noella S.
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Eddie is on royal canin mix kibble and the wet, with pasta and egg as an occasional treat (vet recommendation)
Author: Julia S.
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Have you tried weaning him from his normal food to the vet recommended one? Just start out with mostly his food, and add in some of the other, slowly over several weeks add in more of the Vet recommended one and less of his normal food. Eventually he will be eating the one the Vet recommended. May not work, but worth a shot, hope you GSD feels better.
Author: Sally L.
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Try a grain free brand like Honest Kitchen. Or Prescription Diet by Hills. My vet prescribed it for my cat who had bad kidneys.
Author: Christy S.
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My 3 year old have heart disease (cardiomyopathy) and chronic kidney disease. so i am very careful with her diet as its utmost important for me to ensure her kidney is good to support her heart function. She is on renal diet one time (Drools vet pro renal) and evening she will have little rice with very less boiled chicken (100gms only) and veggies. cut your protein to as less as possible, that’s the rule. you can expect the growth to be slow (100gms chicken is nothing for a gsd’s muscle tone) but that has kept her creatinine level in control and that’s all matters. The one on the right is my Kiara she turned 3 last week. the left one is Ray, he is 7.
Author: Srijita B S.
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Try fromm grain free
Author: Sharon M.
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Protein must be below 12%, hills kd dry food or royal canin renal dry no meat or pigs ears etc no bones all are high in protein hills do a dog treat for dogs with renal kidney disease
Author: Paula H.
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let me guess Science Diet Kidney Care?, what I did was get the cans of Science Diet they have different flavors, and mix a little of that in with the kibble
Author: Ken K.
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I COOKED CHICKEN BREAST,,AND RICE,,PUT A LITTLE OF EACH IN HIS DOG FOOD THAT WE HAD TO GIVE HIM AND HE DID EAT..NOT MUCH AT A TIME,,BUT LEFT IT OUT AND HE WOULD GO BACK AND EAT A LITTLE MORE OF IT AT A TIME
Author: Lorraine C.
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Beneful and Purina dog chow they are very good they also eats chicken
Author: Martha R.
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MINE HAS TO EAT SCIENCE DIET C\D CHICKEN STEW FOR CRYSTALS IN THE BLADDER SO SHE DOESN’T DEVELOP STONES… HE WAS OPERATED ON FOUND 10 STONES IN BLADDER.
Author: Lucille C.
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Did you have or have you given your Dog Rimadyl? If so, please comment here as it probably is not a kidney disease. Look up and research Rimadyl poisoning in dogs and what vets are trained to do if your dog has been poisoned by the prescribed drug.I had a dog who had diagnosed a kidney/liver disease by the same vet who prescribed and poisoned him.3 class actions suits against Pfizer for this very thing as they were the ones training and telling the vets to do this instead of treating the dog that had been poisoned.Sound horrific But…. It is true Rimadyl helps a lot of pets. It also kills many and they cover it up FACT
Author: Kirk Y.
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My dog was in full kidney failure, I started making homemade food using chicken and rice as a base and loaded it with fresh veggies. She went from starving herself by not eating the vet food to an active happy girl. I believe it gave her an extra 3 years of life.
Author: Jackie W.
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Never give dog our food off the table I did and now I’m paying the price for nearly killing my dog because our foods have sugar and salts and flavours I’ve given my dog diabetes and now a special diet followed with injection of insulin twice a day be careful of their diets
Author: John H.
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Look into Dr. Marty’s dog food. Google it. It’s supposed to be very good for your dog.
Author: Patti L.
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In conclusion, managing chronic kidney disease in german shepherd is crucial for their long-term health and well-being. Selecting the best dog food tailored to your pet’s specific needs can significantly improve their quality of life. Opt for diets low in phosphorus and high-quality proteins, with added omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential vitamins. Consult with a veterinarian for personalized recommendations for your german shepherd, and always transition your pet’s diet gradually. By providing the appropriate nutritional support, you can help manage your dog’s kidney disease and ensure they continue to lead a happy, healthy life.
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