Seriously then...is there a safe treat to give our dogs? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

cinnamonmon · 03-14-2008, 04:43 PM

I posted about the chicken strips though I guess I knew the answer. My quesiton, it do you not give your dogs treats, and if so, what is okay? Ive given greenies, dingos, chicken strips, and other treats and had no problems at all. I know it would only take one time though so I am not willing to take that chance. But my dogs love treats and I love to give it to them. Ive heard of some of you giving your pets things like green beans or banana pieces but none of my dogs would touch any of that stuff. In fact when I have given them food like Merricks that has any vegies in it...they eat around them. I asked if it was okay to give a tiny piece of low fat cheese and also asked about a tiny piece of bacon and was told no to these also. So what in the world is there to give? /thanks for your input

cdawnfine · 03-14-2008, 05:13 PM

Natural balance has a food roll, you can se small amounts of that as a treat.

RONLYNN · 03-14-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cinnamonmon

I posted about the chicken strips though I guess I knew the answer. My quesiton, it do you not give your dogs treats, and if so, what is okay? Ive given greenies, dingos, chicken strips, and other treats and had no problems at all. I know it would only take one time though so I am not willing to take that chance. But my dogs love treats and I love to give it to them. Ive heard of some of you giving your pets things like green beans or banana pieces but none of my dogs would touch any of that stuff. In fact when I have given them food like Merricks that has any vegies in it...they eat around them. I asked if it was okay to give a tiny piece of low fat cheese and also asked about a tiny piece of bacon and was told no to these also. So what in the world is there to give? /thanks for your input

No kidding!!! I wish there was something like a vegetable bully stick that would be safe for them. I would like something that would keep them occupied for a while sometime (like if you are eating at a restaurant or having drinks with friends and they are there with you). Someone needs to invent something!!!

Karrie · 03-14-2008, 05:44 PM

Thanks for posting this - I'd like to know too.

Bailey eats pig skins too fast. The vet recommended raw hides - but she eats those too fast too. So "this week" we're trying thick rolled up raw hides from Hartz. She chews on them without eating them - which is good. But then I read not to give them bleached raw hides??

I don't like the thought (or smell - from what I've heard) of bully sticks - but I know that several yorkie mommies use 'em.

I am so open to suggestions...

As far as quick treats - I give Bailey cheese, cheerios and dehydrated deer meat (hubby is a hunter) - and she always gets a couple bites of whatever we have for dinner.

I did read the other day to stuff kongs and then freeze 'em. So, we did a few of those - but they only lasted about 10-15 minutes. But I do like the idea and will continue to do so.

cdawnfine · 03-14-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cdawnfine

Natural balance has a food roll, you can se small amounts of that as a treat.

I forgot to say to either put it in some sort og treat holder or a small kong

PrincessDiana · 03-14-2008, 07:45 PM

There are a couple of YT members who make homemade treats that are wonderful --

chattiesmom makes Yorkie Yummies that Franklin goes nuts for.
diggy4 also makes Cookies and Kisses that seem to be a hit. We have not tried them yet but plan to soon!

Or.. you can make your own! There are some good recipes for homemade treats on the Health and Diet forum

If you have to buy pet store treats.. I've heard Old Mother Hubbard treats are good, they're made by the same company that makes Merrick. I'm not for sure on this though.

We use Yorkie Yummies, OMH treats, cheerios, and little bits of cheese. Franklin also LOVES LOVES apples and cucumbers. Fruits are sweeter than vegetables so maybe you can try those?

ETA -- oh, and as far as chews go, the only thing Franklin gets is bully sticks although there seem to be sort of a controversy about them now. I'll continue to give them until I find something better. :/ It's either that or the furniture.

bjh · 03-14-2008, 07:50 PM

I have never had a problem with cow ears. Mine chew on them all the time.

jencar98 · 03-14-2008, 07:53 PM

I'll give my two the Old Mother Hubbard treats occasionally. Ruby is not a chewer so I don't have to worry too much about giving her treats that last. Reno is though and I got a teething toy (worm) that makes a crackling noise that he loves to chew. It can be frozen to relieve teething discomfort for puppies.

They haven't had any bully sticks in months now, and won't again after the horror stories I've seen posted recently.

scrapindee · 03-14-2008, 08:08 PM

We use carrots and apple slices. Also, the health food dog store I go to has dehydrated chicken chips.

We gave up on bully sticks and all chew things except for nylabones and kongs or pressed rawhide.

betsi · 03-14-2008, 08:18 PM

Boomer has got to be the only dog on the planet that doesn't like yorkie yummies OR bully sticks

In fact I just sent what I had bought for him home with my grand-yorkie. He LOVES them!! Guess he's just not a food motivated guy

jencar98 · 03-14-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapindee

We use carrots and apple slices. Also, the health food dog store I go to has dehydrated chicken chips.

We gave up on bully sticks and all chew things except for nylabones and kongs or pressed rawhide.

I forgot about the apple slices. I've dehydrated those before and Reno loves them! In fact he loves them so much, I have to be careful he doesn't get too many. He will eat them like I would (like to, anyway) Lays potato chips, one after the other!

vviccles1 · 03-14-2008, 09:14 PM

Here are some I give my 2: canteloupe,edible nylabones,hooves with smooth peanut bitter or original beef filling, apple flesh, carrots, freeze dried liver,bully sticks,edible nylabones,bullie stix(all sorts),pig ears, mother ubbard biscuits,small bits of hard cheese, yogurt,hard boiled eggs, small bis of lean deli meats, dog treats.My vet gives me a thumbs up!

cinnamonmon · 03-14-2008, 09:39 PM

What are Yorkie Yummies? My dogs wont eat any fruit or vegetables so those are out for me. I would love to find a chew type as well as a daily treat that was healthy. Am glad you all use cheese too...usually that is our treat before I leave for work. Mine also dont like bisquit type treats and I think thats what the Mother Hubbard treats are. I hope we continue to get more ideas.

sammybear · 03-15-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cinnamonmon

What are Yorkie Yummies? My dogs wont eat any fruit or vegetables so those are out for me. I would love to find a chew type as well as a daily treat that was healthy. Am glad you all use cheese too...usually that is our treat before I leave for work. Mine also dont like bisquit type treats and I think thats what the Mother Hubbard treats are. I hope we continue to get more ideas.

Samson's not big on biscuit type treats either. I know this sounds gross but he's addicted to Solid Gold's dehydrated lamb lung. It's the only treat he actually begs for. We've done the nylabones (will never try that again!) and Kong toy (doesn't like the biscuits), and other small training treats (allergies - can't use), and now we just stick with the lamb lung and an occasional piece of hard cheese or apple slice.

Pinkluver · 03-15-2008, 04:13 AM

Our first yorkie was a bigger girl probably 7+ lbs or so. But Ava is so tiny, so several treats we let the bigger girl have Ava, is just to little for. but for little guys to just have as a quick snack
http://www.petco.com/product/10167/C...og-Treats.aspx
I think those are great our little ava loves them and will do any trick she can.

03-14-2008, 04:43 PM	#1
cinnamonmon Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cincinnati Posts: 194	Seriously then...is there a safe treat to give our dogs? I posted about the chicken strips though I guess I knew the answer. My quesiton, it do you not give your dogs treats, and if so, what is okay? Ive given greenies, dingos, chicken strips, and other treats and had no problems at all. I know it would only take one time though so I am not willing to take that chance. But my dogs love treats and I love to give it to them. Ive heard of some of you giving your pets things like green beans or banana pieces but none of my dogs would touch any of that stuff. In fact when I have given them food like Merricks that has any vegies in it...they eat around them. I asked if it was okay to give a tiny piece of low fat cheese and also asked about a tiny piece of bacon and was told no to these also. So what in the world is there to give? /thanks for your input

03-14-2008, 05:44 PM	#4
Karrie Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 903	Thanks for posting this - I'd like to know too. Bailey eats pig skins too fast. The vet recommended raw hides - but she eats those too fast too. So "this week" we're trying thick rolled up raw hides from Hartz. She chews on them without eating them - which is good. But then I read not to give them bleached raw hides?? I don't like the thought (or smell - from what I've heard) of bully sticks - but I know that several yorkie mommies use 'em. I am so open to suggestions... As far as quick treats - I give Bailey cheese, cheerios and dehydrated deer meat (hubby is a hunter) - and she always gets a couple bites of whatever we have for dinner. I did read the other day to stuff kongs and then freeze 'em. So, we did a few of those - but they only lasted about 10-15 minutes. But I do like the idea and will continue to do so. __________________ This is Bailey's world and we just live in it!

03-14-2008, 07:45 PM	#6
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	There are a couple of YT members who make homemade treats that are wonderful -- chattiesmom makes Yorkie Yummies that Franklin goes nuts for. diggy4 also makes Cookies and Kisses that seem to be a hit. We have not tried them yet but plan to soon! Or.. you can make your own! There are some good recipes for homemade treats on the Health and Diet forum If you have to buy pet store treats.. I've heard Old Mother Hubbard treats are good, they're made by the same company that makes Merrick. I'm not for sure on this though. We use Yorkie Yummies, OMH treats, cheerios, and little bits of cheese. Franklin also LOVES LOVES apples and cucumbers. Fruits are sweeter than vegetables so maybe you can try those? ETA -- oh, and as far as chews go, the only thing Franklin gets is bully sticks although there seem to be sort of a controversy about them now. I'll continue to give them until I find something better. :/ It's either that or the furniture. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper Last edited by PrincessDiana; 03-14-2008 at 07:47 PM.

03-14-2008, 07:53 PM	#8
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	I'll give my two the Old Mother Hubbard treats occasionally. Ruby is not a chewer so I don't have to worry too much about giving her treats that last. Reno is though and I got a teething toy (worm) that makes a crackling noise that he loves to chew. It can be frozen to relieve teething discomfort for puppies. They haven't had any bully sticks in months now, and won't again after the horror stories I've seen posted recently. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

03-14-2008, 08:08 PM	#9
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	We use carrots and apple slices. Also, the health food dog store I go to has dehydrated chicken chips. We gave up on bully sticks and all chew things except for nylabones and kongs or pressed rawhide. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

03-14-2008, 05:13 PM	#2
cdawnfine Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj Posts: 1,256	Natural balance has a food roll, you can se small amounts of that as a treat.

03-14-2008, 07:50 PM	#7
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I have never had a problem with cow ears. Mine chew on them all the time.

03-14-2008, 08:18 PM	#10
betsi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: texas Posts: 624	Boomer has got to be the only dog on the planet that doesn't like yorkie yummies OR bully sticks In fact I just sent what I had bought for him home with my grand-yorkie. He LOVES them!! Guess he's just not a food motivated guy __________________ Mom to Boomer and his BIG brother, Jack and his little sister Layni

03-14-2008, 09:14 PM	#12
vviccles1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly,MA Posts: 650	Here are some I give my 2: canteloupe,edible nylabones,hooves with smooth peanut bitter or original beef filling, apple flesh, carrots, freeze dried liver,bully sticks,edible nylabones,bullie stix(all sorts),pig ears, mother ubbard biscuits,small bits of hard cheese, yogurt,hard boiled eggs, small bis of lean deli meats, dog treats.My vet gives me a thumbs up!

03-14-2008, 09:39 PM	#13
cinnamonmon Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cincinnati Posts: 194	What are Yorkie Yummies? My dogs wont eat any fruit or vegetables so those are out for me. I would love to find a chew type as well as a daily treat that was healthy. Am glad you all use cheese too...usually that is our treat before I leave for work. Mine also dont like bisquit type treats and I think thats what the Mother Hubbard treats are. I hope we continue to get more ideas.

03-15-2008, 04:13 AM	#15
Pinkluver Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: texas Posts: 381	Our first yorkie was a bigger girl probably 7+ lbs or so. But Ava is so tiny, so several treats we let the bigger girl have Ava, is just to little for. but for little guys to just have as a quick snack http://www.petco.com/product/10167/C...og-Treats.aspx I think those are great our little ava loves them and will do any trick she can. __________________ Momma to Ava