Feeding Your Dog On Low Salt Dog Food (What You Need To Know About )

Taking care of your dog goes above just petting him, giving him food and playing with him occasionally. The type of food and the manner of feeding counts a great deal. A low salt dog food is such foods. Does your dog need it? How much of it should he take? Which dog needs it?

The questions will be endless, and that is where this article comes in. I will discuss this type of dog food and whether it is worth your dog or not.

What is a Low salt dog food?

 Just as we humans, the food you feed your dog on is the greatest contributor to his overall health. All the other factors like exercises and medication only play a secondary or complementary role. There are certain dogs who need specialized diets just as they need a variety of foods.

A low salt dog food is one such specialized food that dogs need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It contains lower salt levels than most of the ordinary dog foods. The recommended salt level for every 100kCal is approximately 100mg.

This amount varies from food flavors and brands that you buy for your dog. A low salt food still contains salt, although it is in very low amounts. Salt is very essential to a dog’s cell function and general fluid balance through osmosis.

Depriving your dog of such necessity deteriorates his health a great deal. Feeding your Buddy on dog food without salt (if it is such) is not recommended, even if you prepare the food yourself.

Who are the dogs who need a low salt dog food?

Deciding to give your dog a food low in salt can be a forced decision or one made voluntarily depending on the circumstances. Irrespective of the prevailing scenarios, there are certain dogs who need more of these foods low in salt than others. Let’s take a look.

1. Dogs suffering from congestive heart failure

Congestive heart failure is a condition in certain dogs that results from the inability of the heart to pump sufficient amounts of blood. A resultant increase in fluid and blood pressure occurs, causing fluids to leak into the lungs and other body organs.

When such a dog takes a lot of salt, the condition exacerbates. Lots of salt increases the uptake of water, further increasing the fluid buildup in the body of the dog. A reduced salt level, therefore, eases the condition as the dog sheds of some of the fluids, reducing the strain on body organs.

2. Ageing dogs

It is not for all the senior dogs though. The reasoning is that senior dogs are more susceptible to certain types of kidney, liver or heart diseases than more active dogs. Feeding him a food low in salt, therefore, reduces the aggravating these conditions.

3. Hereditary health issues

Dogs with a history of these health issues need a low salt diet. It is, therefore, a good idea to start introducing him to a diet consisting of low salt but not a dog food without salt.

I love my dog even if he were to have any health complication; nothing would separate me from him. Yours should not suffer either. Just ease him into a good diet of low salt.

Always take note that doing a self-prognosis on your dog is risky. Do arrange for regular checkups for your dog at the vet’s office. It is him who is capable of determining whether your dog has any such conditions that require a low salt dog food.

Homemade low salt dog food recipe

There are lots of places where you can get a low salt dog food. It could be a nearby store or an online retailer. Always ensure you buy from a trustworthy seller at all times.

What if you do not trust anyone with the health of your dog? If you don’t, then here are some delicious recipes that you can prepare for your furry buddy.

Beef and rice diet

• You need 8 Oz. of lean beef that is ground (can be raw or cooked)
• 2 cups of cooked, long grain
• 4 tablets of bone meal tablets (1 teaspoon of bone meal can do)
• Multiple vitamin tablets, 1

Process

• Boil the ground beef until fully cooked and then pour off any excess water and fats
• Mix all the ingredients together in a clean bowl and then serve.

Here is a list of other recipes you can try out for your dog.

Go ahead and minimize your dog’s sodium intake

Low salt dog food is a great buy for your dog, especially if he has a heart condition or is at a risk of suffering the same. For other dogs, it could be just a matter of preference. Feeding your dog, a dog food without salt is a no-no. Salt plays a critical role and should never miss in his diet.

I hope you have enjoyed this article and are now decided on what to feed Poppy. Whether it is low salt or moderate salt, the choice is all yours. As always, feel free to drop any questions, comments, and suggestions below.

Last Updated on 03/10/2022 by Karen Snow