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Old 04-03-2012, 06:03 PM  
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Default Re: Chronic Kidney Disease / Chronic Renal Failure: diagnosis, "treatment" options

Dietary Restrictions and Nutritional Table

Foods low in sodium, phosphorus and protein are advised. Low phosphorus slows the progression of the disease, and low protein is going to make a hamster feel better (no therapeutic value—simply for comfort measures).

Unless a hamster is already diabetic, worrying about sugar intake becomes secondary to nonexistent, as many CKD hams are already underweight. Excluding sugars, such as those contained in fruit and veggies, simply imposes yet another restriction on the already very restricted diet.

Sample nutritional information of some common food ingredients used for hamsters:
(Keep in mind that 100g of heavy sunflower seeds is going to take up a smaller volume than 100g of puffed grains!)



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