Healthy Dog Treats for Dogs with a Food Allergy
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My Dog has Food Allergies
Cinderella's biggest food problem is a wheat allergy, but that's just the beginning of it. Whenever she eats any dog treats or dog food that has wheat or wheat flour as an ingredient, her paws get very itchy and she licks at them obsessively. Also, it's almost guaranteed that she'll get an ear infection - not to mention the unpleasant effects on her digestive system!
So, needless to say I am very careful about what I feed the old pup.
Food is one of the great joys of life for most dogs, however, and I can't look into those loving brown eyes without giving my old sweetie one of the treats she so loves. Lucky for both of us, over the years I've tracked down a number of good healthy treats that work well for this old dog, even with her food allergies - so now means we are both pretty happy!
Pumpkin-Banana Dog Treats
Fruitables Pumpkin & Banana Crunchy Dog Treats 1-7 ounce Pouch
Amazon Price: $1.89 (as of 05/28/2012)
The banana adds a sweetness that most dogs enjoy, and the pumpkin is easy on a delicate tummy. Cinderella really gobbles up these little treats -- all the dogs like these, and they don't get messy when I carry them in my pocket when we go out on a walk or go visiting. I like the very reasonable price for these treats, too.
Speaking of Banana Treats...
Usually I lay the banana slices out on a cookie-cooling rack set over a baking sheet, turn the oven on to it's lowest heat, then turn it off again and leave the banana slices in overnight. If there's a lot of moisture in the air, sometimes I leave the oven light on to help them dry out.
This would be much easier with a food dehydrator, of course, but Santa has not brought me one yet... and Cinderella and her furry roommates love those rubbery "banana chips' so much, it's well worth the small effort.
Healthy Grain-Free Meat / Fish Dog Treats
These are a few of our favorite things...
We {Heart} Three Dog Bakery
Three Dog Bakery Sweet Potato Woofer Cookies, Baked Dog Treats, 13-Ounce
Amazon Price: $7.38 (as of 05/27/2012)
The Woofers here work well for Cinderella as they are a wheat-free treat, with rice flour and millet as the only grains on the ingredient list. Very easy on Cinderella's delicate system, but of course your mileage may vary. As you know, allergies are tricky things and every dog is an individual. Read the labels and track how your own allergy dog is doing for symptoms whenever you introduce a new food.
Homemade Dog Cookies
Better yet, why not bake your own homemade dog treats?
Dog Bone Cookie Cutters
R & M Dog Bone 4 Piece Cookie Cutter Set
Amazon Price: $7.00 (as of 05/27/2012)
List Price: $9.99
Of all the dog-bone-shaped biscuit cutters I've found, this is the best quality and most useful package for the price.
Organic Dog Biscuit Cookbook
The Organic Dog Biscuit Cookbook: Over 100 "Tail Wagging" Recipes
Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 05/27/2012)
List Price: $14.95
Great recipes here, with lots of information about the various ingredients and healthy dog nutrition. I find a few of the ingredients can be a bit expensive. My suggestion: be picky on which recipes you make for daily dog treats, and save those more exotic treats for special occasions -- or home-made gifts for dog-loving friends.
Dog Treat Poll
Cinderella's Favorite Treat-Puzzle Toys
Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball, Large
Amazon Price: $8.05 (as of 05/28/2012)
List Price: $13.99
The big dimples in the ball make it roll funny and let Cinderella catch it with her nose to push it around so the treats fall out, but the ball is just a tiny bit too big for her to get her jaws around properly to chew on it -- which is a good thing, and probably why it's lasted several years.
Easy Homemade Liver Treats Recipe
for Dogs with an Allergy to Wheat
Ingredients:
1 lb liver, raw (beef, pork, any kind of liver)
1 cup rice flour, or oatmeal pulverized into flour consistency (use more if it's too runny)
1 egg with the shell included
2 Tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder or 1 garlic clove
Variation
Add some leftover potato or vegetables, if you like. This recipe can be varied quite widely to suit your dog's tastes, but stay away from sugar, salt, and corn.
Directions
Put all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth but still quite thick. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread out the liver mixture on it.
Bake in the oven at 300°F for 15-18 minutes. Don't overcook - you want the treats to be soft and rubbery, not crispy, so they've got lots of flavor -- and also, if they're a bit soft, you can use them for training treats!
Cut into small pieces while still warm. A rolling pizza cutter is the fastest way to cut this up.
Store the liver treats in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze treats in small portions in freezer-safe baggies to pull out as you need them.
The (Natural) Allergy Solution for Dogs
The Allergy Solution for Dogs: Natural and Conventional Therapies to Ease Discomfort and Enhance Your Dog's Quality of Life (The Natural Vet)
Amazon Price: $8.24 (as of 05/27/2012)
List Price: $14.95
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orange3
Mar 30, 2012 @ 11:07 pm | delete
- My dogs do not have food allergies but I like to buy them natural/organic food and treats.
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JJNW
Mar 20, 2012 @ 12:55 pm | delete
- What sweet dogs. My dog shows up on my Squidoo lenses from time to time too! She is not allergic, but does not do well with beef. I look for chicken or lamb. Hugs to your pups!
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7thStone
Feb 18, 2012 @ 11:33 am | delete
- Our English Bulldog has a love/hate relationship with that Tricky Treat Ball :)
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