Feed Program for Diabetic Pets

 

To Purchase: The Diabetic Support Supplement Kit #22

THE SUPPLEMENT KIT INCLUDES:

Filling N The Wholes -Wholefood vitamin/mineral/probiotic/enzyme/colostrum

Nzymes - Dietary enzymes - missing in all commercial foods - antioxidants

Cinnamon - to regulate blood sugar

Co-q-10 - cardiovascular support needed with diabetes

Colostrum - research shows great benefits to diabetics and boosts immune function/repair.

Angstrom Magnesium - for cellular support

Alpha Lipoic Acid - speeds removal of glucose from blood

Variety suggestions- canned meats - raw options - fruits and vegetable

---

INTRODUCTION

I often get letters asking what kind of diet should be used for a diabetic dog. A few years ago I had a Great Dane that was diabetic in his later years, so I set out to do some investigating of this topic and came to some conclusions regarding his diet and what worked best for him.

It has been my observation that the prescription diets for diabetic animals are generally low protein, which means they are very high in carbohydrates, the last thing you want in a diabetic diet, due to the glycemic index, or the way the body utilizes carbohydrates. Plus a lower protein diet means loss of muscle mass, and the largest muscle in the body is the heart.

These prescription diabetic diets are also low in fat, which is fine to help keep weight down, but dropping below 10% fats makes the coats suffer dramatically; itching, shedding and flaky skin. The bottom line is there are no holistic prescription diets on the market as of this writing 7/08, therefore that means low-end materials, non-human grade food stuffs and minimal nutrients are used on the foods.

It is rare that a veterinarian will suggest anything other than these prescription diets, but if they are honest with you, they will tell you they have they have little training in nutrition and depend solely on what they are told by the dog food companies and sales people. That is why I developed this program to assist you and your veterinarian. You do have good nutritional options for your pets.

Diabetes is a disease of the pancreas, we must support the body and repair the body in this condition. It is imparative to use a Holistic or Natural Super Premium level food for optimal nutrition, because an animal/human that has any disease, has even greater nutritional requirements. Therefore it is important to use a brand of food that utilizes optimal nutrients on the food - especially if it is a high fiber diet, because some nutrients will be lost due to moving through the GI track faster, because of the extra fiber in the diet.

The general range for protein in a prescription diabetic diet is from 17 -21% and for fats it is 6-10%, and for fiber the range is very high compared to normal diets (3.5-4%) it is generally 7-10% fiber.With a protein base this low that means it is a very high grain diet and that is not at all what I want to feed a healthy animal, let alone one that is diabetic or has a weight problem.

After careful research and discussion with veterinarians with nutritional knowledge, I came to the conclusion using a higher protein - quality usable protein 26-34% range - means less carbohydrates/sugar for them to process. A fat content is higher for energy 15% and up, and a fiber content around 5-7%.

Cat Notes: if you have a cat with diabetes, these supplements will be supportive as well, however cats are difficult to get to eat supplements. You might want to start with one supplement at a time to see if the cat will consume it. The most important thing for a cat is NO grains - they are obligate carnivores - I suggest the Wellness Core for Felines - a no grain diet in this instance.

---

Understanding Diabetes in Pets and A Wellness Program

In this article will be a description of the function of each supplement

Read: DIABETES PROGRAM FOR YOUR PET

To Purchase: Diabetic Support Supplement Kit#22

FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS (ALL BREEDS/AGES)

For diabetes as in cancer situations, the dogs generally do better with a higher protein and higher fat diet, with fewer carbohydrates (which can turn to sugar).

Eagle Small Medium Breed Puppy Food - Yellow Bag - 28%protein 17% fat
Eagle Power Pack - Orange bag- 30% Protein and 20% fat
Eagle Holistic Small and Mini Breeds (adult or puppy)- 28% protein 17% fat (fish based)
Eagle Holistic Small and Mini Breed - Puppy 30% protein 20%fat (fish based)
Wellness Super Mix Small Breed Adult - 28% protein 15% fat
Wellness Original Core - A no grain formula - 34% protein 14% fat

---

For Variety - Meats - Fruits - Vegetables

MEATS: I use Eagle Holistic canned dog foods for variety (beef, chicken, liver, lamb, duck, fish, puppy).I mix a couple of tablespoons of canned meat with tepid temperature water and make a gravy.

Do NOT use grocery store brands they are full of preservatives and 4D meats (dead, diseased dying and disabled) and they give the dogs stinky gas and are full of unhealthy fillers. NO homemade concoctions of meat/rice combinations that you make up at home, they are very unbalanced in their calcium and phosphorus levels and can cause growth problems.

FRUITS &VEGETABLES:

I think it is important to incorporate some real foods into you dogs diet on a daily basis. Not only is this done for nutritional purposes, but because the dog gets bored eating the same thing day in, day out!! This is a list of recommended foods to use in moderation:

yogurt, buttermilk berries melons, apples, banana, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, oranges, squash, sweet potato, green beans, zucchini - minced/diced/raw/cooked - they love frozen berries and melon balls!! Pulverized fresh veggies are best for digestion.

NO raw onions, grapes or raisins, macadamia nuts.

Linda's Very Veggie Soup - 2 large cans of chicken or beef broth - (low sodium for heart or elderly dogs- or homemade). Add LOTS of veggies - carrots, green beans, wax beans, zucchini, squash, tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and couple cloves of garlic. The idea is to use this as the filler so you want it to be hearty and filling.

OR

A Safe Balanced Raw Meat & Fruit/Veggie - OPTION

If you want to introduce some raw meat, fruits and veggies to your dogs diet, the is is the best way to do it because it is balanced in it's calcium and phosphorus ratios and free from pathogenic bacteria and parasites. This is a freeze-dried dehydrated raw turkey or chicken diet, all you have to do is reconstitute with filtered water, let sit a few minutes and serve. Do not get lazy and simply sprinkle this on the top of their food, make sure you use it reconstituted with water first -so it does not draw all the water out of the dog's gut, causing the dog to want to drink water in excess. The food dehydration process takes place so the ingredient are still considered raw yet done at a temperature to kill any pathogenic bacteria. Enzymatic activity in dehydrated foods is simply suspended until the food is rehydrated with liquid.

The Honest Kitchen dehydrated raw dog food is available in two formulas:

FORCE (21% protein - 14% fat) - Chicken, Flaxseed, Potatoes, Celery, Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, Green Beans, Apples, Honey, Alfalfa, Kelp,Yogurt, Bananas, Papayas, Basil and Rosemary.

EMBARK 29% protein - 16% fat - Turkey, Flaxseed, Potatoes, Celery, Spinach, Carrots, Coconut, Apples, Kelp, Eggs, Sesame Seeds, Bananas, Cranberries, Rosemary.

The Honest Kitchen dog food and Eagle Pet Foods is endorsed by the Whole Dog Journal.

To order: www.firstchoicenaturals.com

---

---

Withholding water for fear of bloat is a myth. Stress is the cause and bloat/torsion is the response. It is much more complicated that simply saying water is the cause of bloat.

(See my article on Bloat and Torsion for details) (See On My Soapbox)

---

 

Here is a valuable website regarding Diabetis in humans - it is well worth reading.