21/10/2025
Here are some Basic rules for Diets for Special Needs. While not comprehensive it covers the most common health issues.
-Heart Diets, no special diets, use red meat as the main meat choice as these contain higher amounts of taurine and carnitine
https://k9nutritionwithlew.com/heart-healthy-supplements-and-diet-for-your-dog
-Kidney Diets, Regular amount of high quailty proteins, low phosphorous and high fat.
https://k9nutritionwithlew.com/does-my-dog-have-kidney-disease
-IBD, Gastric issues, colitis, low fat, low fiber. Too much fiber and too much fat can cause more diarrhea and upset
https://k9nutritionwithlew.com/updates-on-inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd-with-notes-on-substitutes-for-bertes-blend-outside-of-the-u-s
-Diabetes, medium fat, high protein, non starch vegetables
https://k9nutritionwithlew.com/dogs-and-diabetes-causes-treatment-and-diet
-Liver Diets, high protein, low fat
https://k9nutritionwithlew.com/liver-diets-for-dogs-with-chronic-liver-disease
-Seizures, high protein, non starch vegetables or better no carbs, use bone for fiber.
https://k9nutritionwithlew.com/supplement-suggestions-and-diets-for-seizures
-Obesity, do not reduce more than 10% of the diet and reduce slowly. Reduce fats and do not feed starchy vegetables. High protein, lower fat.
https://k9nutritionwithlew.com/pudgy-pups
-Allergies are almost always Yeast issues. Allergies are extremely rare in dogs. Here is the Yeast protocol. Ear infections are almost always yeast, use Zymox Cortisone Free.
https://k9nutritionwithlew.com/yeast-the-most-likely-culprit-if-your-dog-is-itching
-Pancreatitis, low fat diet, frequent small meals. Check thyroid levels (low thyroid can cause this), also Cushing's Disease, Diabetes and some prescription medications cause pancreatitis, especially any type of steroid.
https://k9nutritionwithlew.com/dogs-and-diabetes-causes-treatment-and-diet
-Arthritis, raw diet, no carbs as sugars cause inflammation
https://b-naturals.com/products/bertes-epa-180-120-200-softgels-omega-3-fish-oil?_pos=1&_sid=5b2737a90&_ss=r
https://b-naturals.com/products/joint-care-relief?_pos=1&_psq=JOINT&_ss=e&_v=1.0
https://b-naturals.com/products/bertes-immune-blend-1-lb?_pos=1&_sid=818ab1723&_ss=r
-Gum and tooth decay. Raw diet only, no carbs as dogs have no amylase in their saliva to break down starches.
https://k9nutritionwithlew.com/some-thoughts-on-bones-teeth-kibble-and-carbs
