The Best Pet Treats for Dogs with Pancreatitis
| May 29, 2019Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, and it can affect dogs as well, not just humans. This organ produces enzymes that help with the digestion and hormones that help the body in processing sugar. Mild cases may go away without any special attention, but severe cases should be taken very seriously as they can be life threatening. In this article we’ll take a closer look at the best pet treats for dogs with pancreatitis.
If you suspect your dog for having this issue, you should consult a veterinarian immediately, and they will recommend the suited medication and diet for the particular condition of your dog. As long as you respect the treatment and the prescribed diet, your dog should be fine. But what about treats?
The Best Pet Treats for Dogs with Pancreatitis
Even though your dog may have pancreatitis, it doesn’t mean that you should never give him any treats at all. But you must be very careful in order to give the right treats. The main idea in this case is to definitely avoid foods and treats that are high in fat.
High fat foods will inflame the pancreas, which will then lead to digestive enzymes to spill out and attack organs such as the heart, lungs or kidneys. This will cause immense pain to your beloved puppy.
Here at Loyalty Pet Treats we have plenty of products suited for pets with pancreatitis, and now let’s take a closer look at some of them:
Kangaroo Bits
This treat is made 100% of kangaroo meat, and even though this meat is usually lean, we still trimmed off any existing fat. So this means that this product is great even for dogs with severe cases of pancreatitis. Your dog will love it and it will be very satisfying, but you still need to feed it in moderation.
This treat is crunchy, delicious, nutritional and low in fat. No additives or chemicals were added. You can get it now at this link.
Australian Chicken Breast 2.1% Fat
Our chicken breast jerky is made with the NutrisealTM process, which preserves its essential nutrients and vitamins. It has plenty of protein, vitamins E, B6 and B12 as well as riboflavin, niacin, thiamine and pantothenic acid.
But wait, this is not all! Our Australian Chicken Breast also contains phosphorus and selenium, and a bit of calcium, iron, potassium and zinc. It is very low in fat, making it a great treat for pets with pancreatitis. Get this amazing low fat treat at this link.
Australian Shark Cartilage
This healthy and delicious treat is also made with our NutrisealTM process that preserves its nutritional value without the need of artificial colourings, preservatives or additives. The taste and the proprieties are all carefully maintained.
Besides being suited for dogs with pancreatitis, this treat may also assist in the repair of damaged cartilage and may slow down the breaking of cartilage in joints. It works great for dogs of all sizes and you can get it now at this link.
So here were some of the best pet treats for dogs with pancreatitis. Visit our store and look in the “Low fat – pancreatitis” category for even more.
Can you feed dried liver?
Hello Sandy.
Thank you for your question. There are somethings to consider first. Is your dog chronic or acute? During an attack there is extra sensitivity. Fasting can give the tummy a rest and time to heal so don’t stress if your dog isn’t very interested. Our treats have no packer or fillers. They are pure single proteins. Some other treat companies include these making digestion harder so avoid those.
To answer your question, Yes Beef liver being low in fat is definitely OK. Liver is also very rich in Vitamin A so please feed in moderation. The lowest fat treats are or chicken products, roo and seafood so check from these products also. An aromatic chewy product will tempt, comfort and distract for a longer period. Choose also Roo, seafood and chicken products as these are very low fat and have many additional benefits.
I hope that helps – we are passionate about every dogs heath. Does it show?
Helen
Trying to find the link so I can order treats for my dog that has pancreatitis
Hi Deby. Try this link. https://loyaltypettreats.com.au/the-best-pet-treats-for-dogs-with-pancreatitis/ I hope you find something your doggy will love.
Remember chewing can bring comfort to dogs in discomfort, so something chewy is great too.
Helen
Hello, I have a Jack Russell dog who at the moment is being treated by a local vet hospital for Pancreatitis.
I do feed him cooked chicken breast regularly (3-4 times a week).
Unfortunately, I also used to feed him a pork chop,(with the fat cut off and cooked in a vertical griller), but I am now told that he should not eat pork at all or lamb due to the fat content.
I am also told that he can’t have chicken drumsticks either.
I am running out of options on what to feed him.
What food would you recommend for a 10kg dog, please?.
Regards,
Peter Cunningham.
Hi Peter,
Very sorry to hear your pup is suffering from this malaise.
Please ask your vet this question. They will recommend foods depending on his particular circumstances.
Do check out our low fat meal toppers in the pancreatitis category. These mighty supplements stimulate appetite, add variety, flavor and texture and valuable nutrients. Particularly if the diet is bland.
Give a low fat treat between meals. Chewing encourages dental health and provides calm and comfort.
Try the beef pizzles or the roo tendons.
Hi Peter
My 13 uear old Jack has pancreatitis too.
He has poached chicken with mashed veg (pumpkin, sweet potato, broccoli)
For treats, I found a recipe on Pinterest made from grated carrot, polenta, rolled oats and apple juice. They were a hit!
My jack has pancreatisis Finally eating Hills low fat kibble. Would not eat boiled chicken. Have tried boiling rice in a broth of beef stock cube and adding a finely chopped kidney so small it cannot be filtered out. He loves the taste and most dog’s will eat cooked kidney or liver.
Hi Peter.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Its good to hear how people manage this. We have treats tailor made for pets suffering from this nasty affliction – https://loyaltypettreats.com.au/the-best-pet-treats-for-dogs-with-pancreatitis/
Our meal toppers are a fantastic way to add nutrition and entice a reluctant patient to eat and enjoy a special diet. You can see our extensive range under Meal toppers. There is something to suit everyone!
When introducing rich foods such as liver , please exercise a little caution as too much can be deterimental.
Yours in Paws
Helen
My dog just diagnose pancreatitis is a boxer. We been giving our Lola hills low fat. Prescribe Digestive care she hate the dry food we only have 2 flavors we are dealing over a month. My vet don’t give mayor info I try all for add water when she eat since she don’t drink much .. 🙁 she hate boil chicken and rice carrots… we go camping and second time she eat a bake potato well from grill .. but i do add a mini piece of chicken. Just for smell was so little. How bad is grill chicken and nor boil. Any one ??? Please help
Jacqui, I also have a boxer with the same issue. I switched her to the hill Id food about 7 months ago she’s she still doesn’t like it. I have to mix it with water and some or the low fat meat topping. Lately I’ve been buying the just food for dogs turkey meals and use that to mix in. (She seems to have developed an issue with chicken). You can cook the meals yourself too or just boil chicken. My pup goes through waves of feeling great to not eating at all and it’s a struggle. I hope you figure out a meal plan that works for you!
Hi Tammy,
Thank you all for sharing your experiences. Pancreatitis can be very serious- even deadly. It does not discriminate by age or breed. It can be brought on by trauma or simply develop. Serious illness, suffering and complications can occur if not treated correctly. Avoid trigger foods and make sure the diet your pet is on is correct for his particular situation. Follow your vet’s advice on all things regarding your pets health – including diet.
Please note – we do not endorse any particular commercial mix or brand of food.
The good news is selected meal toppers in our range are very effective when it comes to enticing pets to eat and drink after an attack and there are additional health benefits.
Helen
I am glad I found this site. I never thought of just feeding my dog breast chicken as a treat before. I use to cook chicken for her in the instant pot with water only. Changed to your product, with better results. She always begs for more. If she is still hungry! I fed her Royal Cain gastrointestinal low fat can and kibble and mix with your chicken.
Is Hills science diet better than Royal Cain? Any comments are welcome.
My Miniature Pinscher is 8 1/2 years old and she has pancreatitis she has had it since 2016 all that I have been feeding her if she’ll Science Diet for sensitive skin and stomach small and mini bites but she also likes to have treats to I have been feeding her chicken it is boneless skinless chicken breast that you boil I would like to give her something other than just dog food and chicken what other dog treats do you recommend that I could safely give her that would not harm her
Hi Christina, I cannot speak for other brands of treats as the product we do is very high quality. If you were purchasing our products and our products only we do manufacture a variety of treats suitable for dogs with pancreatitis.
https://loyaltypettreats.com.au/product-category/low-fat-pancreatitis/
My dog has pancreatitis but the chicken and prescribed food doesn’t fill her she’s still hungry and doesn’t understand
Hi Joanne you can always feed some pancreatitis friendly treats. Make sure they are low fat. If purchasing chicken treats make sure they are 100% chicken breast and does not contain Glycerin. Treats that have glycerin may still read 100% chicken, single protein.
Our chicken breast is 100% human consumption chicken breast.
I feed my Miniature Pinscher Hill’s Science Diet for sensitive skin and stomach and small and Minnie and she loves it and it actually feels her up
Wow gets right in there eh?
I live in Guernsey channel islands, would appreciate any tips on treats available here for my little dog diagnosed with pancreatitis. She’s on sensitivity diet vet prescribed, coming to end of steroids. She’s been having low fat dog rewards only half a stick in the evening’s . She seems to definitely be on the mend. But I want to keep her well by keeping to low fat.
Hi Annette, you are along way from us here in Australia but I would have thought you would have similar treats available. You need to try and feed single ingredients meats or offal. Dont get caught with product that has glycerin even though the packaging reads “single ingredient”. You could try any non oily white fish treats. Pure chicken breast is always a winner as well.
Thank you for providing this short, but informative list of ideas. Good to see the wide choice of options without artificial colourings, preservatives or additives! Treats must be natural as dogs may get really addicted to them 🙂