cometdust1 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 My dad's dog recently had his first pancreatitis attack. He is now on prescription dog food but I wanted to ask if anybody gives their dogs treats that are safe for dogs with this problem. My dad is 85 years old and part of what he enjoys is being able to give his 2 dogs small treats after they go out, as he is eating breakfast, etc. He does not want to feed anything unsafe but misses being able to give them a little something. Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 He could try Apple slices, canteloupe or watermelon - my dogs happen to love this stuff. One of my dogs loves the stem of romaine leaves and she also loves the european cucumbers. I can't make a salad without her right next to me wanting her share .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Hills makes I/D treats (I assume the dog may be eating the I/D). The treats must be low fat and easily digestible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 We hold out a small portion (1/2 cup or so) of the breakfast kibble and use it for treats after potty breaks. We also use it in the treat dispensing toy at around lunch time when someone starts looking for a handout. This way, he's getting the food he is supposed to have without a bunch of extra treats. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Try PupCorn. I used to give that to my fox terrier who was on a prescription diet since he was 9 months old for bladder stones. Later in life he got pancreatitis from the rich dog food my greyhound Luka would drop for him. I actually talked to the scientist who created it. It is great for dogs on restricted diets. The company once set a case of it to every vet clinic in the US just to get the word out about it. One thing I noticed- dogs either really, really love it or hate it. I would not have survived puppyhood with Scout had I not had it. I used to buy it directly from the manufactor by the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 my mom uses cheerios for her smaller dog's treats. I would think they would work well for pancreatitis, since they're very low in fat. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I would think anything low in fat would be OK - NO GREENIES!!!! That's what set my dog off into a pancreatitis attack!! Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I have no firsthand experience with pancreatitis, but I do have a diet-controlled diabetic cat with similar dietary restrictions. He gets freeze-dried chicken breast as a treat (usually Halo Liv a Littles or Weruva Paw Lickin Chicken treats, but there are several brands with similar products safe for cats or dogs). Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Poodle did fine for years on Alpo Snaps. They are lower in fat than the Hill's I/D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometdust1 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 thanks for the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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