Good Treats for Dogs With Diabetes

Dogs with diabetes have a deficiency of insulin, a hormone of the pancreas. Insulin is used to transfer sugar from the blood to cells to be used as energy. In dogs with diabetes, the lack of insulin causes the sugar to accumulate in the blood. This can cause frequent drinking and urination, vomiting and poor energy. Providing diabetic dogs with a proper diet is necessary in contributing to good health of the dogs. Diabetic dog treats, whether homemade or store purchased, can contribute greatly to a dog's energy and health.

  1. Oatmeal Dog Cookies

    • Oatmeal dog cookies are high in fiber and carbohydrates, providing energy for diabetic dogs. Mix together three cups of uncooked oatmeal, one cup of filtered water, 1 and a half cups of whole wheat flour, 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, two egg yolks, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and two chopped cloves of garlic.

      Grease a cookie sheet and spoon the mixture into balls on the sheet. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and bake the cookies for twelve to fifteen minutes. Cool the dog cookies, then serve them as a snack to your diabetic dog as needed. These cookies can be stored in the fridge for up to two months.

    Meat Flavored Dog Cookies

    • Mix together 1 cup of wheat germ and two jars of any meat-flavored baby food. This mixture should become a firm dough. Form the dough into balls and place them on a cookie sheet. Flatten the balls of dough with a fork. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and bake the cookies for 20 to 35 minutes until they reach the preferred hardness.

    Cheese Dog Biscuits

    • Mix together 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of skim milk powder, 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 cup of yellow cornmeal and 1 cup of finely grated cheese. Mix in 1/3 cup of vegetable shortening, stirring until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in one partially beaten egg. Slowly pour in one cup of warm broth while stirring with a fork.

      Make the dough into a big ball and knead until the dough is smooth and stretchy. Create two balls of dough and roll them to 1 inch in thickness. Use cookie cutters to create shapes of dough, then place the shapes on a microwave-safe plate.

      Microwave at 50 percent power, turning halfway through. Small cookies can be cooked for five minutes, while large cookies may require six to nine minutes. Cool before serving to the dog, and store in an airtight container for up to one month.

    Old Dog Cookie Company Diabetic Cookies

    • The Old Dog Cookie Company is a company that creates dog biscuits specifically for dogs with diabetes. These biscuits contain fiber and herbs that help to slow food metabolism, allowing for better insulin management. The cookies contain brewer's yeast, allowing dogs' bodies to use blood glucose effectively. Garlic helps aid the dog's digestive function.