What are safe, low-fat treat options for my dog on a special diet?

Poor Henry-pancreatitis is no fun. I don’t usually recommend adding something like this to the diet for animals who suffer these types of severe/chronic conditions. We never know what may cause a flair up. However, if Henry is using a prescription kibble you could check with your vet to see if a canned formulation is available as well. If so you can cut the canned product into little cubes and bake/dehydrate then in the oven to make your own treats! Another option is that most of the companies that manufacture prescription foods also have a range of treats which are labelled for use with various of their prescription diets. Good luck!

Hi and thanks for posting! I would try and stick with low fat treats that contain less than 10 percent fat. Actually, some of the best and healthiest treats are fruits and veggies you may have in your own kitchen! Green beans, carrots, apple bits, and blueberries are all delicious and healthy snacks that Ernie might enjoy. I hope this helps!

There are quite a lot of special treats for diabetic dogs on the market, although vegetables are usually the best natural choice. Here is an example for ready made treats: https://www.amazon.com/All-Natural-Diabetic-Treats-Approved/dp/B00DP4K238

You might want to stick to the Royal Canin Gastrointestinal treats - the percentage of fat depends on the reason for suggesting a low fat diet, and you would need to convert the percentage on the bag to a dry matter basis to really compare, which can be difficult. You could also contact your vet and see what they would recommend based on Kiwi's specific case. If Kiwi's weight is ideal the general guide recommends giving 1.5 cups per day.

If you haven't already, looking into a weight control/weight loss food that your vet offers is a good way to help with weight loss in addition to exercise. These are usually very high fiber foods so that your dog gets fuller faster on less. If he likes a snack, some safe, healthy ones to give can include carrots or broccoli, or a tiny bit of lean chicken, which provide some fiber, nutrients, and aren't high in calories.

A few general recommendations: stick with well known brands with a good reputation. Look for products made in the USA. Kibble works great for treats and I use Purina Pro Plan chicken or lamb and rice. Dry biscuit type treats usually have less calories and salt. The jerky or moist type treats are fine in moderation (they have more calories and salt usually). Lastly, many dogs really like dehydrated chicken livers and chicken jerky. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello. You do want to keep to this diet for the majority of his calories. Acceptable treats should make up less than 10% of his overall calories per day & include low fat yogurt ( 2-3 tbsp. 2-3 x weekly ), 1/4 of an apple, white rice, rye bread, 2-3 non-salted saltine crackers, 2-3 baby carrots per day, & small amounts of cooked beef, chicken & eggs. Avoid lots of meats & any high protein treats & no vitamin or mineral supplements. The daily Dasaquin is fine to use. Try to keep to the prescribed diet as much as possible. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.