What Can My Dog Have As a Treat If He's on a Restricted Diet for Allergies?

Be careful what you feed your dog who is on a restricted diet for allergies. Allergies can be very serious and if you don't adhere to the veterinarians directions you could have a very ill dog or even a fatal situation on your hands. Find out exactly what your dog is allergic to before you start pulling treats off of the store shelves. As every dog's allergy differs, it's best to get a vet's advice before you attempt to feed your dog anything.

  1. Specialty Treats

    • Visit a specialty pet store instead of a general retail store as specialty stores tend to include a larger variety of treat options. Look for treats that exclude the elements that your dog is allergic to. If the ingredient list is vague, don't buy the treat or phone the company for more information before you feed it to your dog. There are a wide variety of treats on the market for dogs with dietary restrictions.

    Canned Food

    • Provide your dog with the canned version of his diet food. Most specialty dog foods come with a canned version which is meant to serve as a treat. Give this to your dog plain or with its meal as a dessert. However, don't spoil your dog too often or you may find that he refuses to eat his dry food which provides dental benefits as dry food helps to remove plaque.

    Bake

    • Separate the canned food into small round shaped treats and bake them at 350 degrees F until you notice them harden and turn to cookie form. Place them in the refrigerator to cool overnight and feed them to your dog sparingly. Also try baking some of the already dry food pieces into the cookies for added flavor and texture.

    Ice

    • Feed your dog ice as a treat. Ice is similar to an ice pop for dogs. Many dogs will enjoy the ice just because of the temperature. It also might provide them with an enjoyable pastime if you give them several pieces and scatter them across a tiled floor. Consider making the ice even more enjoyable by smearing veterinarian approved soft dog food on it before you give it to your dog.