One of the main problems of sedentary lifestyle of our pets is being overweight. Dogs do not get enough exercise for the amount of food they eat on a daily basis. One of the consequences that those extra kilos can have is diabetes in dogs.
This is a disease that causes us to take certain special measures. Among them, ask our veterinarian to help us prepare Diets for dogs with diabetesIf you are not very clear on what you should base yourself on, don't worry, in this new article on our site we will explain everything to you. Keep reading!
Water, very important for dogs with diabetes
From our site we are going to give you some general recommendations on how to feed your dog in case he is diagnosed with diabetes. However, do not forget that each pet may have specific nutritional needs, therefore, it should be your veterinarian who gives you the guidelines to follow.
A general recommendation with any pet is to always have fresh water easily available. This advice is doubly important in the case of a dog with diabetes. Remember that you need to drink much more water, therefore, if you are going to leave the house, have the foresight to leave the necessary amount.
Recommended foods
The diet of a dog with diabetes should include foods with high doses of fiber This helps to stop a possible spike in glucose suddenly. This type of rise can greatly affect the he alth of the dog. Also for this reason, slow-assimilation carbohydrates (potatoes, rice or pasta) are added to these diets.
What foods can we include in our diet?
- Cereals
- Oatmeal
- Pasta
- Wheat
- Rice
- Darling
- Soy
- Legumes
- Green beans
- Potatoes
Vitamins in the diet of a dog with diabetes
Also, it wouldn't be surprising if your vet recommended a special vitamin. Vitamins C, E and B-6 help control those glucose spikes we mentioned earlier.
Home recipe for a dog with diabetes step by step
To begin we must look for all the ingredients of this diet for dogs with diabetes:
- Integral rice
- Lean meat (chicken without skin, turkey or beef)
- Green beans
- Carrots
- 0% Fat Yogurt
1. Cooking brown rice
We will start by preparing the rice. Being whole grain it needs more water than normal rice. If normally we used two cups of water for one of rice; with integral, we will need three of water.
Tip: To make the rice softer, soak it in cold water for an hour. What we achieve with this is that the water is already penetrating the grain.
Bring the rice to a boil. As soon as the water comes to a boil, lower the temperature so that it becomes a simmer. Remember that you must cook it with the lid of the saucepan on. Brown rice also takes longer to cook, figure about 40 minutes
two. Cook the meat
The first thing is cut the meat into small pieces. If your dog is very small, you also have the option of chopping it. Sauté the meat in a pan until you see that it is well browned. If there is fat that you can remove, do not hesitate to do it.
3. Carrots and green beans
Wash the well and cut them also into pieces. In this case, we are going to leave the vegetables raw since if we cooked them they would lose part of their nutrients. Even so, if your dog is not used to it, you can boil them together with the rice.
4. Combine all the ingredients and don't forget to add the yogurt
You now have a delicious recipe that your diabetic dog will love!
Recommendation: don't miss this article in which we explain the recommended fruits and vegetables for dogs. Fruits will be a great addition to your pet's diet.
Special treats for diabetic dogs
One of the main recommendations for a dog with diabetes is to regulate its sugar intake. Are we going to leave our dog without treats for it? No way.
Of ingredients you will only need the following:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 700gr of liver
This recipe is very simple. Pass the liver through the mincer so that it is in very fine pieces. Then, we mix it with the eggs and the flour. The only precaution you should take is that there is a well-homogeneous dough We will spread the mixture evenly in a special oven dish. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees and let it bake for 15 minutes.
!You already have your goodies ready! Now just cut the dough in the shape you like best.
Tips
- More portions and less quantity. If you decrease the amount of food and increase the number of servings, it will be easier for your dog to digest it.
- Control weight with moderate exercise: your dog should be at an optimal weight.
