Westie Diets

Westie dogs commonly have skin allergies and conditions. Many of these issues can be treated by simply altering the diet to include natural ingredients. As all dogs are different, you may have to try several combinations of recipes to find one that works with your pet. Many skin allergies and irritations can be caused by ingredients commonly found in dry dog food, such as beef, corn, wheat, brewer's yeast, soy, meat by-products or poultry by-products, meat meal, and artificial colors or flavors or any preservatives. For best results, try diets that do not include these ingredients.

  1. Westie Diet No. 1

    • Vitamins can help your pet stay healthy.

      AM feeding:

      1/3-1/2 cup dry kibble (Select kibble with natural ingredients)

      1 tbsp. Highlander Hash

      1 Vitamin E gel cap, pricked

      1 squirt salmon oil

      1/8 tsp. Vitamin C (X-tra C)

      PM feeding:

      1/3-1/2 cup dry kibble

      1 tbsp. Highlander Hash

    Westie Diet No. 2

    • AM and PM feeding:

      1/3-1/2 cup dry kibble

      1-2 tbsp. wet formula (with salmon or potatoes)

    Westie Diet No. 3

    • Design a well-rounded diet -- to include chicken -- for your pet.

      AM and PM feeding:

      ½ cup dry kibble

      ¼ cup cooked chicken breast (chopped)

      ¼ cup brown rice

      1 tsp. chicken broth

    Healthy Snacks for Your Westie

    • Some vegetables can serve as great snacks for your Westie.

      Raw baby carrots

      Cooked squash

      Green beans

      Low-fat cottage cheese (1 tbsp. -- this is a great method for administering medication)

      Apple slices

      Dried chicken strips