Is Proin Beef or Chicken Liver Flavoring
A lot of pet parents over the years have approached me with the question "I have a dog with pancreatitis, what treats can I feed him?" Dogs with pancreatitis and other health conditions such as beef or wheat allergies, liver or kidney disease do best when fed a special diet and it's easy to become overwhelmed with the vast range of BARF, hyperallergenic, grain free, low purine, kidney support and breed specific diets on the market, just to name a few.
Your vet will be able to ease your confusion and recommend the most suitable food for your dog's particular health condition, but what about treats? Just because your dog has a health concern doesn't mean that you have to abandon positive reinforcement training or even treating for the love of it. You can still feed a variety of high quality treats that will support your pet's health without being detrimental to their condition. I've put together a list of the most common canine health issues which require moderated diets and treats, with foods you can feed as dog treats and foods you should avoid.
pancreatitis
Pancreatitis can be caused by consuming a fatty or overly processed diet, obesity or trauma. Feeding foods that inflame the pancreas will cause digestive enzymes to spill out of the pancreas and attack other organs, leading to heart, lung and kidney damage and potentially a lot of pain. Dogs with pancreatitis do best on low-fat and strictly monitored food and treats.
avoid
beef, chicken & lamb liver are generally low in fat but can still be too high for a pancreatic diet. Avoid starchy foods such a potato and maize. Avoid sugar.
okay
100% natural beef and chicken breast are very low in fat, as is pork liver.
breeds commonly affected
Yorkshire Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Miniature Poodles, Cocker Spaniels, dogs with diabetes, hypothyroidism and epilepsy.
Yorkies are commonly affected by pancreatitis
canine liver and kidney disease
Canine liver disease is most commonly caused by canine hepatitis. With CLD the liver can't process large amounts of protein or copper, so dogs should eat a low-copper and a moderated protein diet. Similarly, dogs with kidney disease do best on a high quality but low intake of protein diet, as the by-products of protein will build up in the pet's system without being filtered out by the renal system.
avoid
Beef liver, lamb liver, pork liver and chicken liver.
okay
100% natural beef chews and chicken breast. These foods are high quality proteins, it's important to make sure the protein fed is limited but of the best quality.
breeds commonly affected by liver disease
Bedlington Terriers are most commonly affected due to a mutated gene. Other breeds frequently affected are Beagles, Dalmatians, Corgis, Dobermans, Keeshonds, Labradors, Skye Terriers and West Highland Terriers.
Beagles are commonly affected by canine liver disease
breeds commonly affected by kidney disease
Samoyeds, Bull Terriers, Cairn Terriers, German Shepherds and English Cocker Spaniels.
Samoyed dogs are commonly affected by canine kidney disease
copper hepatopathy/copper associated hepatitis
Copper hepatopathy is the leading cause of canine hepatitis. It's the excessive storage of copper in the liver leading to liver cirrhosis. Dogs affected should eat a low-copper diet.
avoid
Beef, pork and lamb liver- beef liver is particularly high in copper.
okay
100% natural beef chews and chicken breast, treats high in zinc, B vitamins and high quality proteins.
breeds commonly affected
Bedlington Terriers are most commonly affected due to a mutated gene. Other breeds frequently affected are Beagles, Dalmatians, Corgis, Dobermans, Keeshonds, Labradors, Skye Terriers and West Highland Terriers.
Bedlington Terriers are commonly affected by canine hepatitis
dalmatians, purine intolerance, urate stones and liver shunts
Some breeds of dogs are affected by a gene or a physical abnormality which prevents them from processing "purine" proteins. The purines can build up in the urinary system causing painful urate stones in the bladder or kidneys. All foods contain some purines, but some foods are much higher than others. Susceptible breeds should avoid all high-purine foods and should get all of their protein from purine-moderate foods.
avoid
All offal: liver, brain, heart, kidneys. Duck, venison, goose, sardines, mackerel, Mussels, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms, legumes and yeast including brewer's yeast.
okay
100% natural beef chews, chicken breast, turkey and oats.
breeds commonly affected
80% of dogs affected are Dalmatians. Other breeds with a genetic predisposition are Bulldogs and Black Russian Terriers. Dogs with liver shunts are also affected by purine intolerance. Dogs predisposed to liver shunts are female Bichon Frisse, Yorkies, Maltese and Irish Wolfhounds.
dalmatians have a purine intolerance and can't eat liver
diabetes
Dogs diagnosed with diabetes should have a strictly low sugar and low fat diet. Exercise is also key to keeping their weight and health under control, but there are so many healthy treats you can feed which will compliment your dog's health instead of impeding it.
avoid
Any food and treats with added sugar. Fatty foods, particularly over processed "meats".
okay
100% natural beef, chicken breast, pork, lamb and all species of liver. Love'em cookies are all sugar-free and are low in fat.
breeds commonly affected
Australian terriers, Schnauzers, Dachshunds, poodles, Keeshonds, Samoyeds and Golden Retrievers.
Schnauzers are commonly affected by diabetes
cushings disease
Cushings is the over production of cortisol from the adrenal glands. Dogs with canine cushings, or hyperadrenocorticism, are usually older and should eat a high protein but low purine and low fat diet. This means lots of beef and poultry meat but no internal organs. Also avoid flours and other fattening foods.
avoid
All offal: liver, brain, heart, kidneys. Duck, venison, goose, sardines, mackerel, Mussels, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms, legumes and yeast including brewer's yeast.
okay
100% natural beef chews, chicken breast, turkey and oats.
breeds commonly affected
Poodles, Dachshunds, Boston Terriers, Boxers and Beagles.
Poodles are commonly affected by cushings disease
if receiving vitamin a supplements
Vitamin A is so important for healthy skin, coat, bones, eyes and brain, but too much of it can lead to hypervitaminosis (Vitamin A overdose) causing muscle weakness, digestive upsets, bone spurs and more uncomfortable symptoms.
avoid
all liver should be avoided if your dog is receiving vitamin A supplements.
okay
100% natural chicken, beef, fish or turkey.
allergies
Some dogs have food allergies andmost dogs with a food allergy are usually allergic to more than one thing. Common allergies include beef, wheat, soy and lamb and effects can include stomach upsets, dry, itchy skin, pain and ear problems. If your dog is affected by a food allergy there are still so many treats you can feed from different food groups and different species' of meat.
The table below outlines some alternative treats you may like to try if your dog suffers from one of these health conditions.
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Source: https://www.loveemtreats.com/en-au/news/treats-for-dogs
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