Healing Diet for Dogs

Is your furry friend struggling with multiple allergies, food intolerances, chronic digestive issues, or other health concerns? Our Healing Diet for Dogs is designed to kickstart their healing journey. Based on the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Diet Introduction Phase, this regimen helps restore a healthy gut and immune system, tailored specifically for your dog’s needs. Let’s embark on this path to lasting wellness together. 

Step 1: Broth or Meat Stock

Craft a nourishing broth that’s home-made from approved sources like chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, pork, fish, or rabbit. Boil the meat and bones for 12 to 24 hours with water and a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Remove the meat and bones, saving the meat for Step 2, and freeze the stock in 1-2 cup portions. Feed the slightly warm or cooled broth several times a day. Add a pinch of Celtic Sea Salt for extra minerals.

Step 2: Boiled Meat

Incorporate the boiled meat from Step 1 into your dog's diet. Add 1 teaspoon of raw sauerkraut juice with each meal for probiotics. If constipation is a concern, mix in small cubes of cooked butternut squash. You can also add cooked kale or parsley. This nutrient-dense step may last 7-14 days or longer.

Step 3: Progressive Additions

Gradually introduce new ingredients one at a time over 3-7 days. Monitor for any adverse reactions. Mix raw egg yolk (not whites) into the stew, increasing to twice daily if tolerated. Add more vegetables like cooked carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, and squashes. Maintain a 70% meat and broth to 30% vegetable ratio. Incorporate home-made or raw sauerkraut gradually.

Step 4: Plant-Based Oils

Add plant-based fats like extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil, starting with a few drops and increasing to 1-3 teaspoons daily. Introduce flax oil mixed with fish oil. If well-tolerated, try coconut oil for its antiviral, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Step 5: Dairy

After eliminating dairy for at least 6 weeks, try adding fermented or cultured dairy products like yogurt, kefir, and soured cream (crème fraîche), starting with ½ teaspoon per day. Gradually increase to 2-4 tablespoons daily. Use cultured goat milk if cow’s milk causes allergies.

Step 6: Going Raw

Transition to a raw food diet if your dog is thriving. Gradually cook the meat less, continue adding home-made broth, and introduce raw vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and broccoli stems. Try raw fruits like apples and berries. Finally, offer a raw chicken wing to witness the transformation.

Ingredients List

Broth or Meat Stock

• 12 cups water
• Meat and bones from chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, pork, fish, or rabbit
• Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• Celtic Sea Salt (optional)

Boiled Meat

• Boiled meat from broth (Step 1)
• 1 teaspoon raw sauerkraut juice per meal
• Small cubes of cooked butternut squash (optional)
• Cooked kale or parsley (optional)

Progressive Additions

• 1 raw egg yolk daily (increase to twice daily if tolerated)
• Cooked egg white (optional)
• Cooked vegetables: carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, squash
• Home-made or raw sauerkraut

Plant-Based Oils

• Extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil
• Flax oil mixed with fish oil
• Coconut oil

Dairy (if no allergies)

• Fermented or cultured dairy products: yogurt, kefir, soured cream (crème fraîche)
• Cultured goat milk (if allergic to cow’s milk)

Going Raw

• Raw meat
• Raw vegetables: carrots, cucumbers, broccoli stems
• Raw fruits: apples, papaya, blueberries, cranberries
• Raw chicken wing

Embark on this healing journey with your dog, ensuring they receive the nutrition they need for a healthier, happier life. 🐾❤️