Recommendations for low protein bones/chews? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Oscar's Mummy · 05-28-2008, 01:59 PM

Does anyone know of a chew that's okay for liver compromised dogs? Ruthie has a suspected shunt (could be MVD) and is on a special low protein diet now which means no more chews - at least not the ones that I have. And if SHE can't have them then Oscar can't either! I'm worried their teeth are going to suffer if they don't have something hard to chew on, plus, she LOVES to chew.

Any suggestions?

Wylie's Mom · 05-28-2008, 02:11 PM

Right now I'm giving Sweet Potato Chews and the boys LOVE them - they come in different sizes/types. They don't last as long as perhaps protein based chews, but they're great. Also, what about Canine Caviar Stix? Don't know the protein content offhand - but might be worth checking out.

Oscar's Mummy · 05-28-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Right now I'm giving Sweet Potato Chews and the boys LOVE them - they come in different sizes/types. They don't last as long as perhaps protein based chews, but they're great. Also, what about Canine Caviar Stix? Don't know the protein content offhand - but might be worth checking out.

Thanks so much! I'll look into both!

pea496 · 05-28-2008, 02:13 PM

I'm going to check these out also, as Conner has been having liver issues. Thanks.

Yorkieluv · 05-28-2008, 02:17 PM

The Canine Caviar Stix are 48% protein, so those are not a viable option

Fish is not recommended either if your dog has any history of UTI, crystals, stones, or liver problem symptoms.
Sweet potatoes are good though

Have you looked at non-edible Nylabones? These may be an option depending on your particular dog's chewing habits/capabilities...

05-28-2008, 01:59 PM	#1
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	Recommendations for low protein bones/chews? Does anyone know of a chew that's okay for liver compromised dogs? Ruthie has a suspected shunt (could be MVD) and is on a special low protein diet now which means no more chews - at least not the ones that I have. And if SHE can't have them then Oscar can't either! I'm worried their teeth are going to suffer if they don't have something hard to chew on, plus, she LOVES to chew. Any suggestions? __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

05-28-2008, 02:11 PM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Right now I'm giving Sweet Potato Chews and the boys LOVE them - they come in different sizes/types. They don't last as long as perhaps protein based chews, but they're great. Also, what about Canine Caviar Stix? Don't know the protein content offhand - but might be worth checking out. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

05-28-2008, 02:13 PM	#4
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	I'm going to check these out also, as Conner has been having liver issues. Thanks. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

05-28-2008, 02:17 PM	#5
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	The Canine Caviar Stix are 48% protein, so those are not a viable option Fish is not recommended either if your dog has any history of UTI, crystals, stones, or liver problem symptoms. Sweet potatoes are good though Have you looked at non-edible Nylabones? These may be an option depending on your particular dog's chewing habits/capabilities... __________________ Miko 's his Mommy