Salt-free canned dog food - any recommendations?

Question

My 9 year old Chi-X has been diagnosed with heart problems (early stages of heart failure), so he needs a salf-free (no sodium) diet. I'm having the hardest time finding a low or no salt canned food product available in canada... any suggestions?

These are the ones I've found, but only Holstic Select is available here:

*****Newman’s Own Organics Grain Free to be an above-average canned dog food. Because the company claims these products are 95% organic, the brand must be given special consideration. Above-average protein. Below-average fat. And below-average carbs. Free of any plant-based protein boosters, this looks like the profile of a canned dog food containing a significant amount of meat. We note impressive nutritional figures like these throughout the entire product line — with nutrient content for all the recipes approaching the ratios of a dog’s natural ancestral diet. Newman’s Own Organics Grain Free is a meat-based canned dog food using an abundance of organic beef and beef liver, 5 stars. Sodium Selenite.

******Weruva Human Style wet dog food appear to be of exceptional quality. High protein. Low fat. And below-average carbohydrates when compared to a typical canned dog food. Free of any plant-based protein boosters, this is the profile of a wet food containing an abundance of meat. For those looking to mimic a dog’s natural ancestral diet, Weruva Human Style makes an excellent choice. Weruva Human Style Dog Food is a meat-based grain-free wet product using a generous amount of high quality meats, 5 stars.

****LiveSmart Hearty Stew appears to be an above-average wet dog food. Above-average protein. Below-average fat. And below-average carbs. Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the peas, this looks like the profile of a wet product containing a significant amount of meat. LiveSmart Hearty Stew is a meat-based wet dog food using a generous amount of chicken or salmon, 5 stars.

****Great Life appears to be an above-average canned dog food. Above-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbohydrates. Free of any plant-based protein boosters, this looks like the profile of a wet food containing a notable amount of meat. Great Life is a meat-based canned dog food containing a notable amount of meat from named species, 5 stars.

***Nature’s Logic looks like an above-average canned dog food. Above-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbs. Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the brewers dried yeast, this looks like the profile of a canned product containing a significant amount of meat. Nature’s Logic is a meat-based canned product using a significant amount of various named meats and sardine, 5 stars.

***Artemis Fresh Mix appears to be an above-average canned dog food. Near-average protein. Near-average fat. And near-average carbs. When you consider the protein-boosting effect of the peas and brewers yeast, this looks like the profile of a canned product containing a moderate amount of meat. Artemis Fresh Mix is a meat-based canned product using a moderate amount of beef, chicken or lamb as its main sources of animal protein, thus earning the brand 4 stars.

**Castor and Pollux Natural Ultramix Grain-Free looks to be an above-average canned dog food. Above-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average. Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the peas, this looks like the profile of a canned product containing a generous amount of meat. Castor and Pollux Natural Ultramix Grain-Free is a meat-based wet dog food using a generous amount of poultry or salmon, 5 stars. Sodium Selenite.

**Holistic Select appears to be an above-average dry dog food. Near-average protein. Above-average fat. And near-average carbs. Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the peas and brewers yeast, this looks like the profile of a kibble containing a moderate amount of meat. However, due its unusually high fat content of 41%, the Lamb Recipe has been downgraded to a lower category. Holistic Select is a meat-based canned dog food using a moderate amount of named meats as its main sources of animal protein, thus earning the brand 4 stars.

**Weruva Kobe looks like an above-average canned dog food. Near-average protein. Average fat. And near-average carbs. However, considering the ingredients panel, we believe the protein and fat figures (as reported by Weruva) are notably understated. Free of any plant-based protein boosters, this is the profile of a wet food containing an abundance of meat. Weruva Kobe Dog Food is a grain-free canned product using an abundance of quality named meats, 5 stars. Sodium Selenite (last ingredient)

Answer 1

For one thing, I'd question the addition of salt, especially so high on the ingredient list. Wheat is the number one food allergen in dogs, so I think you can do better. Look for a grain free diet if possible Wow. I completely missed the sugar

Answer 2

I'm very sorry to hear this. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a sodium-free dog food. I've included some links that might help you, though. A home cooked diet could be a good option for you. It's probably the best way to make sure your dog is getting a low-sodium diet. There are special low-sodium prescription foods, too. I do know that EVO is low in sodium. The same goes for Wellness CORE. I've also found a brand called Steve's Real Food for Pets that is low in sodium. Merrick Senior Medley is another great choice for a low-sodium food. Although not as good of quality as the others, Science Diet Senior is low in sodium. Not all dogs take to low sodium diets right away. Have you talked to your vet about beta blockers? L-carnitine is also a great supplement to give to your dog. Good luck!



I would also like to add that low-sodium diets do help prevent heart and kidney disease. You can make your own dog food using ground beef, brown rice and flax seed oil. Don't give any table scraps, though. Don't give any treats that are basted, as the meat basting is usually very high in sodium. It's also worth looking into a prescription diet from your veterinarian. Whatever you choose to feed, just make sure your dog has fresh water available at all times.



Honestly, a home cooked diet may be your best choice. There are tons of recipes online. A raw diet would be very good, too. Try not to give any grains or cereals. Chicken is a great source of low-sodium protein. You can cook up a weeks worth of food at a time and freeze it. Google Doctor Strombeck and he provides some good low-sodium dog food recipes. Just make sure you don't buy any meats that are enhanced with broth. This would add unwanted sodium to your dog's diet. Don't worry, it will be on the label if it is.



Some vets do and some vets don't recommend a low sodium diet. Make sure your dog is eating well. At this stage, you may not even need to change your dog's diet. Just stay away from treats. Adding fish oil to your dog's food would be great. But, you really only need to switch to a low-sodium diet once your dog enters chronic heart failure. Royal Canin and Hills both make low-sodium prescription diets for dogs. But, home cooking would probably be better. Just make sure to introduce any new foods with caution. If you want to give treats, I recommend Happy Heart from Dogswell. Just be careful about what you feed your dog. There are a lot of treats that contain huge amounts of sodium.



A low-sodium diet is very important for dogs in chronic heart failure. Does your dog have fluid build-up in the lungs? It's equally common in large and small breeds. Coughing is usually the first sign of congestive heart failure. Most dogs also loose their appetites. Only a vet can accurately diagnose this problem. Heart failure actually causes the dog's body to hold onto extra sodium that it doesn't need. There are a lot of low-sodium foods on the market. A simple Google search will find you many. I'm very sorry about your dog's condition.



Diet is very important for a dog with heart problems. Don't every feed anything with salt on it. Make sure none of the water you give your dog has sodium in it. Science Diet Senior is low in sodium. Dogs with heart disease often loose weight. Like I said before, you can always cook for your dog.

Answer 3

The Blue Buffalo Company makes all natural, healthy dog food

Answer 4

Keep a reusable water bottle on the desk to sip often. Remaining hydrated can satiate hunger as well as cravings, reduce bloating, and retain you more alert.

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Hard to say, as I have not experienced this before, nor do i know anyone that has. It looks like you've done yourself a lot of research and only posted the ones you thought were good. I guess it's all up to guessing and testing, just like we did when they were pups. Good luck!

Answer 8

Halfway through your meal, stop and drink some water and decide should you be really hungry for the rest or should you be just eating it because it's on your plate.

Answer 9

Use veggies like carrots or zucchini in preference to spaghetti.

Answer 10

Make healthier versions in the treats you crave. These no-bake brownies will satisfy your chocolate cravings.

Answer 11

Use veggies like carrots or zucchini instead of spaghetti.