Feeding guide for calcium oxalate prevention in adult dogs
With CompleteMe Hypo Canine
Make high moisture, moderate to low oxalate therapeutic dog food at home quickly and easily. Low fat options available.
Choose the meat, vegetables, and other ingredients you would like to use with our flexible feeding guide.
Formulated for the prevention of calcium oxalate crystals or stones in adult dogs.
Makes 1 kilogram of food, which can be portioned and frozen.
Ingredients
500 grams of lean raw meat (2-8% fat)
(see FAQs below for recommended meat types and cuts)
250 grams of cooked moderate to low-oxalate grains
(choose from: white rice, rolled oats, pasta or pearled barley. Please weigh out the required amount after cooking)
190 grams of low-oxalate vegetables and fruits
(see FAQs for low oxalate choices)
2 mL omega-3 rich oil (2 x 1000 mg capsules)
(choose from: fish oil, salmon oil, krill oil, or marine algae oil)
1.5 teaspoons of omega-6-rich oil
(choose from: hempseed oil, walnut oil, rice bran oil, pumpkin seed oil, canola oil or sesame oil)
15 grams of CompleteMe Hypo Canine
Optional:
25 grams of raw offal
(choose from: liver, kidney, spleen, heart, tripe, lung, or gizzards)
1-2 tablespoons of any of the following:
Bone broth, ginger or turmeric (maximum ¼ teaspoon recommended), organic soy sauce or miso paste (maximum ½ teaspoon recommended), sardine or mackerel fillets (canned in spring water).
Directions
- Gently pan-fry the diced meat with 50-100 mL water until cooked.
Omit this step if you would prefer to use raw meat. - Steam or microwave the chopped vegetables until very soft.
- Cook the grains as per the manufacturer's instructions until soft.
- Combine the meat (including liquid from pan), cooked vegetables and grains, diced fruit, and oils, and mix well.
- Allow to cool then add 15 grams of CompleteMe Hypo Canine and mix again.
- Portion and refrigerate, or freeze as desired.
Storage and safety
For homemade diets only
Do not add to any commercial dog food, or use with any other nutritional supplements (containing vitamins and/or minerals).
Raw feeding safety
For raw meat, freeze for 10 days before use to destroy parasites like Toxoplasma. In areas with Trichinella, please freeze pork for 3 weeks before use.
Storage and feeding
Larger batches can be made and frozen for convenience. Keep refrigerated food for 3 days, and frozen food for 3-4 months. Please discard any uneaten food after 30 minutes.
Feeding guidelines
Toy/mini breeds (<5 kg): 150-300 g/day
Small breeds (5-10 kg): 250-650 g/day
Medium breeds (10-25 kg): 600-1200 g/day
Large breeds (25-45 kg): 1100-2000 g/day
Giant breeds (45-80 kg): 1500-3500 g/day
Feeding quantities are estimates, and are based on fresh food which contains significantly higher moisture than dry food.The energy density of the diet will also change depending on the ingredients you select (lower fat = less energy dense = more food is needed).
Adjust up or down the amount of food based on your dog's size, body condition, age, and activity level. If your dog gains unwanted weight, reduce the amount you are feeding by 10-15% and reweigh after a week. If they have unwanted weight loss, increase the amount you are feeding by 10-15% and reweigh after a week. Continue to adjust until the right amount of food is determined. Please consult with your dog's veterinarian as needed.
Learn how to quickly body condition score your dog here.
Nutritional information
Food made as per the instructions above is complete and balanced, and meets the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for maintenance in adult dogs.
It is not suitable for growth and should not be fed to puppies or reproducing females.
The average kcal/gram for the diet is: 1.1 kcal/gram
The average moisture content is: 76%
The average protein for the diet is:
44% on a dry matter basis
The average fat for the diet is:
13.5% on a dry matter basis
The average calcium for the diet is:
1.5 g per 1000 kcal ME
0.65% dry matter basis
The average sodium for the diet is:
1.7 g per 1000 kcal ME
0.46% dry matter basis
All possible combinations are moderate in protein, high in moisture, have controlled calcium, vitamin D and sodium, are low to moderate in oxalate, and are high in fibre, antioxidants and omega-3.
FAQs
What meat can I use?
A large number of meats and cuts can be used with CompleteMe Hypo Canine. Variety is important; we strongly recommend feeding a range of different meat types and cuts. Don't exclusively feed very lean meats. 5% fat is a good everyday choice, with occasional higher and lower fat meats as well. Try to include different textures as well, for example, chunks, small strips, mince, etc.
- Poultry:
Skinless and boneless chicken thigh, drumstick or breast, mince (2-3% fat), gizzards, hearts (fat trimmed off)
Skinless and boneless turkey or duck breast or turkey mince (6% fat) - Pork:
Lean pork mince or diced pork loin with 5% fat, rump steak (untrimmed) - Lamb, beef, goat, or venison:
Extra-lean diced lamb or goat meat (including heart or tongue) with 5% fat
Lean venison fillet or steak (e.g. shoulder, backstrap, rump eye, leg steak)
Extra-lean (5 star) beef mince, gravy or chuck beef with 5% fat, blade, round or rump steak (fat trimmed off), eye fillet or topside roast or steak (fat trimmed off)
Lamb or beef heart (fat trimmed off) - Game meat:
Lean kangaroo or wallaby mince or steak with 2-3% fat
Wild or farmed boneless rabbit or hare meat
Emu fan fillet or flat fillet (1-3% fat)
Wild boar backstrap, boneless leg, or loin chops - Fish:
Skinless and boneless white fish fillets, like whiting, hoki, ling, or barramundi
Tuna, canned in springwater
(please don't feed fish exclusively)
Which vegetables and fruits are safe for dogs with calcium oxalate stones?
For vegetables, try pumpkin, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, capsicum, cabbage, zucchini,
bok/pak choy, mushroom, peas, or corn,
For fruit, try apple (stem and seeds removed), pear (stem and seeds removed), blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, melon, mango, papaya, banana, peach, apricot, pineapple, or plum.
Both fresh and frozen vegetables are fine. We recommend steaming or microwaving for most vegetables, however baking can also work well sometimes.
How can I store the food?
This makes just over 1 kilogram of food, which can be portioned and fed immediately, or stored in the fridge (max 3 days) or freezer (max 3 months) until needed.
Can I use raw meat?
You can include the meat raw or cooked, depending on preference. For raw human-grade meat, be sure to freeze the meat for 10 days prior to use. For pork (in areas with Trichinella), freezing for 3 weeks prior to use is sensible. Please discuss raw-feeding with your dog's veterinarian; raw feeding is not suitable for all dogs or households.
My dog needs a low fat diet; which ingredients should I choose?
For a low fat diet, select leaner proteins. The following are the lowest fat combinations:
- Skinless and boneless white fish + pasta:
15.0% fat on a caloric basis - Kangaroo fillet or steak + white rice:
16.4% fat on a caloric basis - Venison fillet or steak + pearled barley:
17.3% fat on a caloric basis - Skinless chicken breast + pasta:
17.9% fat on a caloric basis - Skinless turkey breast + rolled oats:
18.2% fat on a caloric basis - Emu (up to 5% fat) + white rice:
23.0% fat on a caloric basis
Please include all other ingredients, as per the ingredients list above. For reference, commercial prescription low-fat diets have 17-20% calories from fat.
My dog has allergies, can I use novel proteins like emu or crocodile?
Yes, using novel proteins is fine. Please select proteins with 2-8% fat only. Some options could include:
Emu fan or flat fillet, or full rump
Crocodile tail or leg meat
Venison mince, fillet or steak
Wild boar shoulder (deboned) or mince
Lean diced boneless goat (visible fat trimmed off)
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