Treat questions

[Rnichols]

Here again for help friends. Had another mastiff owner today tell me not to feed treats with chicken? Any truth to this just bought done Rachael Ray treats I saw on sale with chicken all the rest of our dogs love chicken( sheltie and Maltese)
Also took lulu out of state again this weekend and it was horrible she was so scared of everything never seen a puppy act that way. I know mastiffs are their own breed but just want to her right and not be wrong in my ways she just wanted to stay in her kennel so we left the door open and let her lay in it She also shredded 3 dog beds and chewed on a bed of my wife's grandmother ( she wasn't to happy). Thanks for the help

 

[casMahn]

From what I've heard, a lot of mastiffs have allergies to chicken. One of mine does the other has never shown any signs.

I personally would give them to try it out. If they show any signs: runny poop, or itching, I would stop giving them.

These are my first dogs, so I may be wrong.

Steve

PS. She's a cutie.

 

[TWW]

Yes and No, while most mastiff to fine with boiled, or freshly cooked chicken. Canned, dry and treats a large amount do not do well with. Most likely it is the preservative used.

 

[Smokeycat]

Yes and No, while most mastiff to fine with boiled, or freshly cooked chicken. Canned, dry and treats a large amount do not do well with. Most likely it is the preservative used.

This is what I've found with Kryten. He can have cooked or raw chicken but he cannot have kibble or purchased treats that have any form of poultry in it (including poultry fat). My guess has been either a preservative or how the protein gets denatured as they process it.

 

[Rugers-Kris]

Honesty, all you can do is try. Some will handle them without issue and others may not. Ruger (2+ year old EM) has a stomach of steel and never has reactions to anything. Magnum (1+ year old GD) is allergic to chicken in dog food and treats and has a sensitive stomach as well.

 

[Rnichols]

Well here was what I was thinking when I bought them. Everyone spoke about how important good dog food is. So I researched and looked around and found merrick was available close and was a good dog food. So grain free and all the good stuff. Ok now am I canceling that out feeding treats with grains? All my other dogs eat Maro bones by pedigree and she has been too. But I got to thinking this don't make no sense. So just need to be pointed in the right direction thanks


Pic is from trip back home yesterday day

 

[Rnichols]

Also heard raw fruits and veggies is a good idea haven't tried that. Is that something I need to look into?

 

[babyjoemurphy]

Linc and my guy before Linc always got fresh produce. Carrots, sweer potato, they love blueberries and pumpkin (organic pure pumpkin). Apparently Linc loves banana and I planted him his own green bean plant.
I dehydrate sweet potatos to bring as treats on our outings.

Both my boys are/were allergic to grain and chicken. I found I gave more nutritious foods because its hard to find anything that is free of grain/chicken.
And it created a baking doggie treat Mommy. I love to bake anyways so it isn't a bother for me

 

[Ehl]

Yes Dehydrate Sweet potatoes 4/5 pets approve. Raw carrots go well and banana's. I have dehydrated liver and chicken Hearts / gizzards which they loved ... smell was not so pleasant. I also bake dog treats.

 

[QY10]

I usually use small pieces of fresh carrot. The dogs love them.

 

[Rnichols]

Ok I will try fresh haven't given that much thought thanks

 

[DennasMom]

My thoughts on any treat - it's a TREAT. It's not their whole diet... if you want to give your dog a treat, give it to them!

If this is a treat you want to give often (i.e. daily)... I'd look closer at the ingredient list, and make sure it's not something that will disagree with their system... but an occasional treat of any kind should be ok (as long as it's not on the 'toxic' list). There are some exceptions... Denna did get runny poops (only one or two) due to a grocery store dental treat. So, I do avoid some of the more highly processed, big brand items.

I go with the 80/20 rule for our whole family, including the dogs... (and we're probably closer to 90/10). Be good 80% (or more) of the time, and you don't need to feel guilty about that other 20% (or less).
That's my philosophy, anyway.

This means, when I go through the drive-thru and the lady wants to hand Denna milkbone, I say "sure!"... Denna normally takes them and then spits them out, but, at least the lady was happy to be able to give her the treat.

 

[Cyndnelson]

I agree, all you can do is try.

Our guy sort of feels like a bubble boy because he had so many stool issues the first 1 1/2 yrs we had him. That's ALOT of diarrhea! We tried a few different higher brand kibbles and finally found Orijen Red and he's had firm poops ever since. In our search for a proper food, we believe (but haven't confirmed) that he does have a chicken allergy. His webbing was brownish red and look scabby. But the biggest way we can tell are his ears. They get that browny wax in them heavily when he's had too much chicken.

He just had a bout of diarrhea a few weeks ago and we put him on a boiled chicken and rice diet for 4 days (I totally forgot about the allergy and didn't research alternatives) and his ear gunk came back with a vengance. So that's why we feel he's got an allergy.

Having said that, he does get some chicken flavored treats when we're walking. Maybe about 10 kibble sized things so I don't think that is going to send him over the edge. And we occasionally give him treats made from wheat, which we put in his purple squirrel dude if we are stepping out so maybe he gets them once a week.

And raw F&V treats we give are carrots, strawberries, apples, and bananas. He gets a very limited amount of these because his tummy is so sensitive when it comes to poo.

As for the scared-of-everything deal, how old is she? Fear stage maybe? They have to work up to freedom in the house. Caesar is 2 1/2 and he still doesn't have free reign. I've lost too many pairs of shoes to that boy.

 

[Rnichols]

She is about 7 months and there are days she will not go out side with almost having to beg the only way most times I can get her is with my boy or my collie coming out she is so scared of everything

 

[Rnichols]

Other than the question above I have a couple more questions As far as fruit and veggies do the need to be fresh or dehydrated or will pre frozen work? And what about yogurt I've read what kind and why

 

[QY10]

For the carrots, I use fresh that way they have the nice crunch to them that the dogs seem to enjoy.

 

[babyjoemurphy]

I use fresh but, when I buy blueberries and strawberries I pick out the ones that have little imperfections (I am extremly picky on my food) and I put all the ones that everyone else in this world would probably eat into a freezer bag and throw them in the freezer. When Linc wants berries he has them all the time. I only buy lactose free yogourt for Linc. My vet had told me lactose can be hard on dogs. So I knocked it out of his diet. But he does get the odd sliver of cheese. I dehydrate so its easy to carry on outtings. Linc is an apple freak, but all seeds are toxic to dogs. They actually have cyanide in them (something I have read a few hundred times)
As for the being afraid of everyrhing. Linc has always been a big scardy cat and has recenty come into fear stage. He is 9 mos old. So patience patience patience and I am listening to all the great advice on from everyone on here

 

[Max's mom]

I take the core (seeds) out of the whole apple and stick a carrot in the hole. I toss it in Max's crate when I need a few minutes to sweep/mop/shower! He likes it...and actually swallows most of it. If he's just playing, he leaves a carrot crumble mess and the lab always cleans it up.

 

[babyjoemurphy]

What a fantastic idea. I am doing that

 

[Robtouw]

I've had 6 mastiffs over the course of 22 years, and not one was allergic to chicken. My current pup eats it when we do. Most human grade veggies, fruits, meats make great treats. My fav for training a new pup is turkey, it has a strong smell and motivates them to listen. Frozen fruits and veggies make great teething treats and are soothing to sore gums.