Diet resources for dealing with canine chronic kidney disease
Dogs with chronic kidney disease (CKD) should be fed a special diet low in phosphates, sodium, and some proteins. This site provides info on which common foods and treats are least harmful, and which should really be avoided.
CKD Food List
Below is all the information I've gathered on the dietary fitness of common household foods for dogs with chronic kidney disease (CKD). All sources have been cited. If you have any reason to believe anything below is incorrect, please get in touch.
Reading The Tables
These tables are to help visualize the approximate nutritional value of each food compared to an equivalent amount of CKD-prescription kibble.
For example:

- The first row in the image above shows the nutritional value of Renal Formula Kibble, setting a baseline to compare other foods against. Since kibble is the baseline, each category (phosphorus, protein, etc) shows a green bar going to 100%.
- The second row represents an approximate equal amount (1 cup) of chicken breast.
- The 'phosphorus' green bar here is nearly full. This indicates that 1 cup of kibble has nearly as much phosphorus as 1 cup of kibble.
- The 'protein' bar is overflowing. It shoots past the green 100%, past the yellow 200%, and even past the red 300%. This indicates that 1 cup of chicken breast has over 3x the amount of protein as 1 cup of kibble.
All items are raw unless otherwise specified. The "1 cup" generally refers to chopped ingredients, but refer to the weight in grams to be sure of portion size.
Warning
And it bears repeating, I am not a veterinarian or animal nutritionist. This website is a good-faith effort by one person trying to take care of my own dog, and sharing what I've learned.
🥦 🌿 Vegetables 🥬 🥕
Name | Portion Volume | Portion Weight |
Nutrition
(Relative to same amnt Renal Kibble)
|
Flags (Hover for detail) |
Source(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Renal Formula Kibble | 1 cup | 92g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
100%
200%
300%
|
1 | |
Broccoli | 1 cup | 91g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Carrot | 1 cup | 128g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Onion | 1 cup | 160g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Corn (Cooked) | 1 cup | 149g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Cabbage | 1 cup | 89g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Red Cabbage | 1 cup | 89g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Celery | 1 cup | 101g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Beets | 1 cup | 136g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Red Bell Pepper | 1 cup | 149g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Cucumber | 1 cup | 104g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Green Beans (Canned) | 1 cup | 240g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Sweet Potato (Baked) | 1 cup | 200g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Potato (Baked) | 1 cup | 200g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Pumpkin (Raw) | 1 cup cubed | 116g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Pumpkin (Cooked) | 1 cup, mashed | 245g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Pumpkin (Canned) | 1 cup | 245g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Pumpkin Pure (Canned) | 1 cup | 240g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Squash (Acorn) | 1 cup cubed | 140g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Squash (Acorn, Baked) | 1 cup cubed | 205g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Zuccini | 1 cup | 124g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Fennel | 1 cup | 87g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Cauliflour | 1 cup | 107g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Lettuce (Ramaine) | 1 cup | 47g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Spinach | 1 cup | 30g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Arugula | 1 cup | 20g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Mushroom (Button) | 1 cup | 70g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Mushroom (Cremini) | 1 cup | 87g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Mushroom (Portabello) | 1 cup | 86g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Brussel Sprout | 1 cup | 88g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Bok Choy | 1 cup | 70g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Eggplant | 1 cup | 82g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Asparagus (Raw) | 1 cup | 134g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Asparagus (Cooked) | 1 cup | 180g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Garlic | 1 cup | 136g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Swiss Chard | 1 cup | 36g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Kale | 1 cup | 16g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Radicchio | 1 cup | 40g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Kohlrabi | 1 cup | 135g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Leeks | 1 cup | 89g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Parsnips | 1 cup | 133g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Peas | 1 cup | 130g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Radishes | 1 cup | 116g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Tomato | 1 cup | 180g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Turnip | 1 cup | 130g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 |
🍓 🍎 Fruit 🍌 🍒
Name | Portion Volume | Portion Weight |
Nutrition
(Relative to same amnt Renal Kibble)
|
Flags (Hover for detail) |
Source(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Renal Formula Kibble | 1 cup | 92g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
100%
200%
300%
|
1 | |
Apple | 1 cup | 125g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Orange | 1 cup | 180g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Apricot | 1 cup | 155g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Avocado | 1 cup, pureed | 230g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Banana | 1 cup sliced | 150g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Blackberry | 1 cup | 144g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Blueberry | 1 cup | 148g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Cherry | 1 cup (pitted) | 154g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Coconut (Fresh) | 1 cup, shredded | 93g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Coconut (Dried) | 1 cup, shredded | 100g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Cucumber | 1 cup | 104g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Durian | 1 cup | 243g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Fig | 1 cup | 150g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Gooseberry | 1 cup | 150g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Grapes | 1 cup | 92g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Raisins | 1 cup | 165g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Guava | 1 cup | 165g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Jackfruit | 1 cup | 165g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Plum | 1 cup | 165g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Kiwifruit | 1 cup | 180g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Kumquat | 1 cup | 185g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Lemon | 1 cup | 212g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Lime | 1 cup | 212g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Mango | 1 cup | 165g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Watermelon | 1 cup | 154g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Mulberry | 1 cup | 140g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Papaya | 1 cup | 145g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Peach (Yellow) | 1 cup | 154g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Pear | 1 cup | 140g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Persimmon | 1 cup | 180g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Pineapple | 1 cup | 165g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Quince | 1 cup | 180g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Raspberry | 1 cup | 123g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Soursop | 1 cup | 225g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Strawberry | 1 cup | 166g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Tamarind | 1 cup | 120g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 |
🥩 🍖 Meat 🍗 🥓
Name | Portion Volume | Portion Weight |
Nutrition
(Relative to same amnt Renal Kibble)
|
Flags (Hover for detail) |
Source(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Renal Formula Kibble | 1 cup | 92g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
100%
200%
300%
|
1 | |
Chicken Breast | 1 cup | 140g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Chicken Thigh | 1 cup | 140g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Ground Beef | 1 cup | 125g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Ground Turkey | 1 cup | 125g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Pork Tenderloin | 1 cup | 150g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Ground Bison | ~1 cup | 134g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Tuna (in water) | ~1 cup | 125g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Canned Salmon | ~1 cup | 125g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Bacon | ~1 cup | 125g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Ground Lamb | ~1 cup | 125g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 |
🥜 🥖 Pantry/Other 🧀 🥛
Name | Portion Volume | Portion Weight |
Nutrition
(Relative to same amnt Renal Kibble)
|
Flags (Hover for detail) |
Source(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Renal Formula Kibble | 1 cup | 92g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
100%
200%
300%
|
1 | |
Flour | g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| |||
Whole Milk | 1 cup | 244g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
Dry Roasted Peanuts | 1 cup | 146g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Unsalted Peanut Butter | 1 cup | 258g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
White Bread | 1 cup (about 1 slice) | 35g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Wheat Bread | 1 cup (about 1 slice) | 29g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Whole Wheat Bread | 1 cup (about 1 slice) | 32g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Pasta (Cooked) | 1 cup | 140g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Macadamia Nuts | 1 cup | 134g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1, 2 | |
White Rice (Cooked) | 1 cup | 158g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 | |
Brown Rice (Cooked) | 1 cup | 195g |
phosphorus
protein
salt
fat
calories
| 1 |
About
This site is not created, reviewed, approved, or endorsed by any veterinarian. This is a good faith effort by a single person to share all the information and tips I've come across while trying to treat Walle, my dog with CKD. Hopefully this is useful information, but always consult your vet before changing your own dog's diet or providing medical treatment.