The benefits of unconventional (homemade) food administered to dogs with digestive disorders

Abstract

Homemade dog food preparation for dogs with digestive problems can be worth the time and effort if the owner owns a dog that suffers from regular digestive disorders. Digestive disorders in dogs are quite common problems that veterinarians regularly have to deal with. Patients with digestive disorders often present with similar clinical signs, such as vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, lack of apathy, and abdominal pain. Nutritional modification is an integral part of gastrointestinal disease management, both in preventing recurrence and reducing clinical signs. Once a patient is evaluated from both nutritional and medical perspectives, the general nutritional case approach can be followed to select an appropriate diet and feeding plan for the dog. The objectives were to develop nutritionally balanced homemade food recipes with specific ingredients for digestive disorders in dogs. The recipes were personalized, made of specific ingredients for digestive problems.