An ideal recovery diet is:
High in protein to support maintenance of lean body mass
High in energy, as your dog will have very little appetite and significantly increased metabolic rate. This means food should be rich in energy so that even small amounts can provide the energy needed
High in fat and protein, which will mean lower carbohydrates as recovering dogs will be insulin resistant
Highly digestible ingredients as they may not absorb nutrients as well as normal
Tasty and attractive to your dog – to encourage your dog to eat.
