Urinary Diet for Dogs

Urinary tract Infections, urinary crystals and urinary stones are common issues in dogs. It is possible to put your dog on a diet to help prevent these problems. According to Go Pets America, a preventive diet started at a young age is the best way to keep your dog healthy.

  1. Considerations

    • You should tell your veterinarian that you are planning to put your dog on a preventive diet. He will recommend a healthy base food to feed your dog and give you breed specific nutrition information.

    Nutrition Requirements

    • While it is possible for a canine to live on a diet consisting entirely of meat, other foods are necessary in order to maintain health. When feeding your dog to prevent urinary issues, you will need to be sure he receives 10 percent animal fats, 30 percent protein and 40 percent carbohydrates. This provides a diet that furnishes all of your dog's needs and maintains a healthy urinary system for life.

    Options

    • You can seek out a brand name dog food that provides all of your dog's requirements for a simple solution. Your vet will provide a good suggestion to ensure that your dog maintains optimum health. You can also make a mixture from home that provides your dog's intake requirements. You will need to provide sufficient chew toys if you take this route; your dog's teeth will quickly become unhealthy on a pure soft food diet.

    Ingredients

    • If you chose to feed your dog a homemade diet, you will need to be consistent with the ingredients. Every meal should contain: 2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese, 1 hardboiled egg, 2 cups cooked brown rice, 2 tsp. chicken fat, 1/2 oz. brewer's yeast and 1/4 tsp. potassium chloride. Fed daily, this will act as a preventive diet, minimizing if not eliminating the chance of urinary problems.

    Warning

    • Never begin any homemade diet for your dog without consulting with your veterinarian beforehand; your vet knows best when it comes to your dog's individual health. Failure to do so can cause serious problems such as digestive imbalance, allergic reactions, nutrient deficiency and further illness. Medication is often the only answer to resolving health problems.