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How to feed large dogs with loose stools a balanced homemade diet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rough Collie | Male | neutered | 8 years and 3 months old | 75 lbs

We have 2 large breed dogs. One is 75 pounds and one is 125 pounds. How much protein , rice or oatmeal, and vegetable should we be feeding them to keep them healthy and thriving? Both dogs have trouble with dry food and suffer with loose stools.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 11th, 2019

It is very hard to get the correct balance of nutrients on a homemade diet, but luckily there are two websites run by veterinary nutritionists who provide balanced homemade diets! Check out the links below: https://secure.balanceit.com https://www.petdiets.com

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