Any ideas for low or no fat treats?

[capt_noonie]

I know you said treats that taste like meat, but I would hold off on giving extra treats, at least for now, until her pancreas gets back to normal. Uni first got Pancreatitis off a high quality freeze dried food, but it was the lamb that set it off. So she doesn't get lamb anymore. Then later, I would just do boiled chicken breast, or if you do get that dehydrator, do your own jerky. I would bet it's way cheaper and less fat than buying store bought. That is if you use the dehydrator for more than just for the dog! Keep it simple, it's not that difficult. Most of the time I give fruits/veggies for treats. They love it! Know what they go absolutely bonkers for? Korean pears! And they are in season now! The real ones are even more expensive than meat. They know what's up!

Also I wouldn't give her a bone while no one is watching her. I've seen mine choke on kibble, so I would want to be gone and have one of them choke on something and I wasn't there to help. Seems like they like the "bones" better too so they try to get at it with more gusto, like they could break off a large chunk and choke on it.

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I know you said treats that taste like meat, but I would hold off on giving extra treats, at least for now, until her pancreas gets back to normal. Uni first got Pancreatitis off a high quality freeze dried food, but it was the lamb that set it off. So she doesn't get lamb anymore. Then later, I would just do boiled chicken breast, or if you do get that dehydrator, do your own jerky. I would bet it's way cheaper and less fat than buying store bought. That is if you use the dehydrator for more than just for the dog! Keep it simple, it's not that difficult. Most of the time I give fruits/veggies for treats. They love it! Know what they go absolutely bonkers for? Korean pears! And they are in season now! The real ones are even more expensive than meat. They know what's up!

Also I wouldn't give her a bone while no one is watching her. I've seen mine choke on kibble, so I would want to be gone and have one of them choke on something and I wasn't there to help. Seems like they like the "bones" better too so they try to get at it with more gusto, like they could break off a large chunk and choke on it.

I am leaning toward getting a dehydrator, do you have one? The bones are those very tiny like two bite bones and are gone before I close up the door. I throw it down the other end of the house, watch her eat it and then scoot out the door, I started doing it so she would not be under my feet when I was trying to get out the door, now when she sees me get my coat, she acts like a wide receiver and starts to run in the direction she knows the bone will be thrown, it's become quite fun for her and makes my leaving much more tolerable for both of us

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by Shicks

I also play with dehydrated sweet potatoes, pineapple, chicken breast. So far mine likes it. I may try dehydrated oranges. Anyone have thoughts on that?

what type to you have, do you like it, if you were buying a new one would you rebuy the same one. someone said if you plan to do meat you need a high temp one. Any pointers would be helpful since I am pretty sure I will be getting one. Thanks

[ladyjane]

I have to cook sweet potatoes every day for Cookie; so I cook extra and cut up in small chunks to use as treats.

[ladyjane]

I might add, I tried dehydrated treats, but I didn't like the fact they are chewy and some of it looked like they would choke on it. Paranoid Suzie LOL

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I might add, I tried dehydrated treats, but I didn't like the fact they are chewy and some of it looked like they would choke on it. Paranoid Suzie LOL

that is how I have felt about most I have bought, so I hear ya

I plan on seeing if any of my neighbors have a dehydrator and try theirs before I buy one

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by DBlain

I am leaning toward getting a dehydrator, do you have one? The bones are those very tiny like two bite bones and are gone before I close up the door. I throw it down the other end of the house, watch her eat it and then scoot out the door, I started doing it so she would not be under my feet when I was trying to get out the door, now when she sees me get my coat, she acts like a wide receiver and starts to run in the direction she knows the bone will be thrown, it's become quite fun for her and makes my leaving much more tolerable for both of us

Ahh, gotcha. I have some bones I got as samples from our neighborhood pet supply store. They are HARD! They try to inhale them as fast as they can and I'm afraid they'll choke on it.

No I don't have a dehydrator. I've always thought they were kinda pricey for how much I would use them. Good luck on your search though.

[Shicks]

Originally Posted by DBlain

what type to you have, do you like it, if you were buying a new one would you rebuy the same one. someone said if you plan to do meat you need a high temp one. Any pointers would be helpful since I am pretty sure I will be getting one. Thanks

I have the Nesco brand. Got it for a Christmas gift. I don't think it cost over $40.00' @ Bed Bath Beyond. I dried thin chicken breast (no seasoning) for Ruger @ 160 degrees, turned out great. I've done sweet potatoes, right now I'm drying oranges, no seeds. You can dry just about everything, meats, fish, fruits, veggies, nut, herbs, spices, flowers. Fruits can be from can or frozen. Fresh would be better, wait till they come in for season.
There's a temperature control for different foods. Hope you get one.
Happy trails

[Potter]

I give mine only fresh blueberries for treats. Probably about 8 a day at different times. Pao was at the ER for a few nights so I am careful of what to give him. He does get about 20-24 grams in total per day of boneless skinless steamed/boiled chicken breast with his meals. As Dot mentioned, Cloud Star is okay but my dog would want the whole bag at once so I just stick to fresh blueberries for now.

I feed mine RC gastro low fat canned. I do give him a few pieces of the RC low fat gastro kibbles per day. Just be careful with the dry version as it is contains a lot of sodium. I know because I tried it after a petsupply store owner told me about it and I find it hard to believe so I tried it and he was right. It is quite salty. The wet is fine.

With post pancreatitis dog, low fat, low fiber and moderate protein diet suits them the most.

[LunarBerry]

I give my girls carrots, lettuce, cabbage, pretty much raw veggie and an occasional fruits. I use a dehydrator when I want to make a fair amount of treats and to help them preserve a bit better. A dehydrator is convenient but you can actually get the same or similar results using the oven at low settings and keeping them on for long bit. Dehydrators have fans in them to speed drying process, while ovens need to be cracked open some. I still prefer a dehydrator

[JMuedog]

I use the trick of "dropping" something from the counter tops like I dropped it while cooking. The pups don't even take the time to see what it is and gobble it down. They'll now eat carrots, green beans, lettuce etc... from doing this.

Have you tried cereal like Cheerios?
Have you asked your vet? Finnigan has prescription treats from Science Diet that we give. Mine also gave me a couple recipes for home made treats if you'd like.

[Dudley's Mom]

Have you tried green beans? my puppy will do anything, almost, for a green bean.

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by Shicks

I have the Nesco brand. Got it for a Christmas gift. I don't think it cost over $40.00' @ Bed Bath Beyond. I dried thin chicken breast (no seasoning) for Ruger @ 160 degrees, turned out great. I've done sweet potatoes, right now I'm drying oranges, no seeds. You can dry just about everything, meats, fish, fruits, veggies, nut, herbs, spices, flowers. Fruits can be from can or frozen. Fresh would be better, wait till they come in for season.
There's a temperature control for different foods. Hope you get one.
Happy trails

thanks for the info, that is a great price and good to know about the degrees. if I get it I know I will make dried strawberries for myself, I love those

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by JMuedog

I use the trick of "dropping" something from the counter tops like I dropped it while cooking. The pups don't even take the time to see what it is and gobble it down. They'll now eat carrots, green beans, lettuce etc... from doing this.

Have you tried cereal like Cheerios?
Have you asked your vet? Finnigan has prescription treats from Science Diet that we give. Mine also gave me a couple recipes for home made treats if you'd like.

I might try that but LOL Lola looks everything over and then often drops it out of her mouth. She does not like cheerios unless they are drenched in chicken broth. She does not like carrots or beans or fruit, sure wish she did.
she doesn't even like peanut butter that much, she will eat sweet potato and she does like the new Milkbone Trail mix treats and they are all tiny

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by JMuedog

I use the trick of "dropping" something from the counter tops like I dropped it while cooking. The pups don't even take the time to see what it is and gobble it down. They'll now eat carrots, green beans, lettuce etc... from doing this.

Have you tried cereal like Cheerios?
Have you asked your vet? Finnigan has prescription treats from Science Diet that we give. Mine also gave me a couple recipes for home made treats if you'd like.

LOL! That's a pretty great idea!