Getting into the dog's kibble

[Puddensmom]

Hi everyone,

I have a dog related question, but since the purpose relates to my sugar cat Pudden I thought it would be ok to ask.

I am currently living at home with my mother who feeds her dog dry kibble. The dog eats a little bit, then walks away before finished and eventually goes back to eat the rest. Pudden is taking advantage of this and keeps trying to get his uneaten food. Today she succeeded and her blood sugar went up to 422.

I am not a happy camper right now and would like to switch the dog to a wet low carb diet. Dry kibble is bad for him as well, so I think this would be a good thing all around.

I have no idea which brand would be best. I unfortunately can't afford the higher end brands like weruva and wellness (he is a big black lab). Is there a fancy feast equivalent for dogs that would not effect Pudden if she eats it?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Critter Mom]

Hi Puddensmom,

In case you don't get any answers here, there's a dog diabetes forum (link below). I don't know whether they might be able to help you (not sure how much focus there might be on low carb food for canine diabetics ... ).

http://www.k9diabetes.com/forum/index.php


Mogs
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[Puddensmom]

Thanks Mogs I will head over there now!

I've been doing some research and looking at the grain free proplan purina dog food. The ingredients look similar to those in fancy feast.

The only other thing I can do is sit with the dog myself to make sure he eats it all, but this would take about an hour out of my day... sigh. Pudden always hated wet food and so I am not surprised she has turned to trying to swipe the dogs now that she realizes her dry food days are over.

 

[Critter Mom]

Cheeky rascal!

I must say, Puddens is a very pretty kitty. She looks absolutely adorable in your avatar photo.


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[Puddensmom]

Lol, thank you! Is that Saoirse in your avatar? She is a beauty too!

 

[Critter Mom]

Indeed it is my beloved girl. I shall pass on your lovely compliment.