Home-Prepared Pancreatitis and Low Fat GI Diet Recipe for Dogs

This diet plan is designed to feed an average 5 kg (11 pound) dog that needs a low-fat diet due to chronic pancreatitis or for a low-fat bland gastrointestinal plan for dogs that may have dietary fat intolerance.  For larger dogs, just multiply portions for every 5 kg of body weight.  This is designed to provide approximately 305 kcals for a dog of average activity.  Active dogs may require slightly more while inactive dogs may require less (up to 40% more or less depending on activity).  Monitor your dog and consult with your veterinarian if there is weight gain or loss – we recommend regular weigh-ins with your vet after starting a home prepared diet of this nature.

 

Daily Diet to consist of:

2 ounces (58 grams) of cooked chicken or turkey breast OR 3 ounces (85 grams) of baked tilapia, cod or monkfish.

¾ cup (165 grams) of cooked jasmine/basmati rice or couscous

¼ cup of boiled (56 grams) or baked mashed sweet potato with or without skin.

¼ cup (90 grams) of cooked chopped broccoli, carrots, spinach or kale (one or any combination)

½ teaspoon (2 grams) of borage oil (or two 1000 mg capsules)

½ teaspoon (2 grams) of fish oil (or two 1000 mg capsules)

ADDED SUPPLEMENTS:

¼ scoop of iViBlend

¼ teaspoon of Calgae

 

This daily portion is usually mixed together with the supplements and fed over two meals.   The supplements can be gradually added in over a 10 day period if your dog is already eating a home prepared diet.   Healthful supplements of this nature can alter the taste and acceptability of diets for more picky eaters, and a gradual introduction often prevents food refusal.

 

The diet above is to be used, per 5 kg body weight, for any dog with pancreatitis or dietary fat intolerance.  The diet provides approximately 30% of metabolizable energy from protein, 10% from fat (12 grams per 1000 calories), and 60% from carbohydrate.  The use of chicken will increase the dietary fat to approximately 13% metabolizable energy from fat, while the fish base is only 9-10% from fat.  The diet is replete in essential fatty acids using borage or evening primrose oil for the essential omega  6 fatty acids – but may also have mild anti-inflammatory properties. 

These diets are only to be used under the advice of a veterinarian. Please consult a vet or vet nutritionist on whether this is appropriate for your dog before feeding. Even though this recipe has been designed by board-certified veterinary nutritionists, your dog's unique calorie requirements, medical history, and diet history can all affect whether it is the best option for your dog.

 

Happy Feeding!