I have gout. Developed it a year ago. I have no idea if the dietary guidelines are anything like for humans. I take no medications since I #1 can't afford it and #2 can't tolerate the meds.
I basically take four Swanson HiActives Tart Cherry Extract capsules a day. I eat only fish, chicken and most fruits and vegetables. I eat a very low protein diet and a low fat diet. No spicy foods. Tons and tons of water too! I use non fat dairy products and to my yogurt I ad about one tablespoon of dark cherry concentrate. All of this has reduced the number of attacks and the pain (which used to be severe) more than the drugs I was prescribed. Soft shoes and a lot of foot care will help too. Give your birdie lots of love and a low stress life. This is essential since the pain of a gout attack is nothing like you can imagine. You do not walk!!!!
My Blue Crown has what I suspect is the same condition and I have put her on a similar diet. She loves fish! We enjoy whole grain brown rice, breads and a well balance diet together. Her feet are so much better. Good Luck to you and prayers for your birdie.
Katherine
I basically take four Swanson HiActives Tart Cherry Extract capsules a day. I eat only fish, chicken and most fruits and vegetables. I eat a very low protein diet and a low fat diet. No spicy foods. Tons and tons of water too! I use non fat dairy products and to my yogurt I ad about one tablespoon of dark cherry concentrate. All of this has reduced the number of attacks and the pain (which used to be severe) more than the drugs I was prescribed. Soft shoes and a lot of foot care will help too. Give your birdie lots of love and a low stress life. This is essential since the pain of a gout attack is nothing like you can imagine. You do not walk!!!!
My Blue Crown has what I suspect is the same condition and I have put her on a similar diet. She loves fish! We enjoy whole grain brown rice, breads and a well balance diet together. Her feet are so much better. Good Luck to you and prayers for your birdie.
Katherine