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 Top 20 Common Dog Conditions & Their Dietary Recommendations
 This knowledge base outlines dietary management for 20 common dog health issues.
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-Dog food recipes
 
-1. Recipes to help your dog lose weight
+Top ten recipes for dogs with certain health issues
+
+Obesity / Overweight Dogs
+Recipe: Lean Chicken & Veggie Slim Bowl
 
-Lean Chicken & Veggie Weight Loss Dog Food
 Ingredients:
 
-1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast (boiled & shredded)
+1 lb skinless chicken breast (boiled & shredded)
 
 1 cup steamed green beans
 
-1 cup steamed carrots
+½ cup mashed pumpkin (unsweetened)
+
+½ cup brown rice
+
+1 tsp flaxseed oil
+
+Why it helps: Low in fat, high in fiber, keeps dogs full on fewer calories.
+
+ 2. Underweight / Malnourished Dogs
+Recipe: Beef & Rice Weight Booster
+
+Ingredients:
+
+1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
+
+1 cup cooked white rice
+
+½ cup cottage cheese (full fat)
+
+1 tbsp olive oil
+
+1 hard-boiled egg
+
+Why it helps: High in calories and protein to support weight gain and muscle.
+
+ 3. Allergies / Itchy Skin
+Recipe: Hypoallergenic Turkey & Quinoa
+
+Ingredients:
+
+1 lb ground turkey (lean)
 
-½ cup pumpkin puree (plain, not pie filling)
+1 cup cooked quinoa
 
-½ cup cooked brown rice
+1 cup steamed zucchini
 
-1 tbsp fish oil (optional, for skin/coat health)
+½ cup chopped apple (no seeds)
 
-Instructions:
+1 tsp coconut oil
 
-Cook and shred chicken.
+Why it helps: Avoids common allergens (chicken, beef, grains); high in skin-friendly nutrients.
 
-Steam vegetables until soft.
+ 4. Dental Disease
+Recipe: Crunchy Sweet Potato Bites
 
-Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
+Ingredients:
+
+1 cup mashed sweet potato
+
+½ cup oat flour
+
+½ cup finely chopped carrots
+
+1 egg
 
-Cool before serving.
+1 tsp turmeric (optional)
 
-Portion Guide: ½–1 cup per 20 lbs of body weight per meal, depending on activity level.
+Instructions: Mix, form into small cookies, bake at 350°F for 25 min.
+
+Why it helps: Crunchy texture helps scrape plaque; turmeric is anti-inflammatory.
+
+ 5. Digestive Issues / Sensitive Stomach
+Recipe: Turkey & Pumpkin Soothing Stew
 
-Turkey & Sweet Potato Slim Meal
 Ingredients:
 
-1 lb lean ground turkey
+1 lb ground turkey
+
+1 cup pumpkin puree
+
+½ cup cooked oatmeal
+
+½ cup steamed carrots
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+1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (if tolerated)
+
+Why it helps: Gentle ingredients; pumpkin and oatmeal soothe the gut.
+
+ 6. Heart Disease
+Recipe: Low-Sodium Salmon & Spinach
+
+Ingredients:
+
+1 can low-sodium salmon
+
+1 cup cooked sweet potato
 
-1 cup grated zucchini
+½ cup steamed spinach
 
-1 cup boiled sweet potatoes, mashed
+1 tbsp ground flaxseed
+
+1 tsp fish oil
+
+Why it helps: High in omega-3s; low sodium; supports heart health and circulation.
+
+ 7. Arthritis / Joint Pain
+Recipe: Mobility-Boost Chicken & Broccoli
+
+Ingredients:
+
+1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
+
+1 cup chopped steamed broccoli
+
+½ cup blueberries
+
+1 cup brown rice
+
+1 tsp turmeric + black pepper
+
+Why it helps: Anti-inflammatory foods; turmeric aids joint health; lean protein for muscle support.
+
+ 8. Cognitive Decline / Senior Dogs
+Recipe: Brain Boost Beef & Blueberry
+
+Ingredients:
+
+1 lb lean ground beef
+
+½ cup blueberries
+
+½ cup cooked quinoa
+
+1 tbsp coconut oil
+
+1 scrambled egg
+
+Why it helps: Antioxidants + healthy fats support brain function in aging dogs.
+
+ 9. Diabetes
+Recipe: Low-Glycemic Turkey & Lentil Bowl
+
+Ingredients:
+
+1 lb ground turkey
+
+½ cup cooked lentils
+
+1 cup steamed green beans
+
+1 tbsp ground chia seeds
 
 ½ cup chopped spinach
 
-1 tsp ground flaxseed (optional)
+Why it helps: High fiber, low glycemic index foods help manage blood sugar.
+
+🐾 10. Kidney Disease (Early Stage)
+Recipe: Renal-Friendly Chicken & Rice
+
+Ingredients:
+
+1 lb cooked chicken breast (boiled, unseasoned)
+
+1 cup cooked white rice
 
-Instructions:
+½ cup chopped carrots
 
-Cook turkey until no longer pink.
+1 tbsp egg whites (cooked)
 
-Steam veggies and combine with cooked sweet potato.
+1 tsp salmon oil
 
-Mix all together with flaxseed.
+Why it helps: Lower phosphorus, moderate protein, and increased omega-3s.
 
-Cool and store in fridge (good for 3–4 days).
 
 1. Obesity
 Dietary Management: