Dog Treats

[tammy]

The doctor doesn't want me to touch or use products with wheat. Since we plan on getting a dog that would include not touching most dog treats and dog food. What about dog treats that are only made with oats or barley? Has anyone had any problems when touching dog treats made with oats or barley? I know there are 100% liver treats, which I plan on buying but some dogs can't have too much purines. I thought of making dog biscuits from oatmeal but sometimes there isn't always enough time.

What dog treats do you use for your pet?

[flagbabyds]

my dog didn't like dog treats so i was lucky but i know u can't touch anything with wheat barley or rye in the product or i get sick

[Guest shar4]

Lovely, here is another topic that I hadn't even thought about. Sometimes, I can be soooo dense. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

I'm pretty lucky, my dogs will eat almost anything that I give them. All they have to hear is the word TREAT, and they are all over it.

Thanks again.

[tammy]

Your very welcome!

P.S. When I asked the doctor if it would be dangerous for me to touch dog snacks that are wheat-free but do contain oats or barley, he didn't think that I needed to worry.

[GFdoc]

Why don't you just wear a disposable plastic glove on your hand while you scoop out the dog food? It's a lot easier than trying to find gluten-free dog food!

[tammy]

Thanks Sara, I already thought of that. But I need dog treats for training purposes. 100% liver treats are gluten-free but I wanted to have a few choices. Carrots work for some dogs and not others. Liver works for most but now some.

But there are a few wheat-free dog biscuit choices for those that need them.

[donnalois]

The food we feed our pet is Purina Lamb and Rice. Therefore a dog can digest rice. Why not give him salt free rice crackers from your own gluten free stash?

[Guest Libbyk]

for treats have you tried hot dogs? I have never seen a dog that wouldn't jump to the moon for a piece of hot dog.

Libby

[tammy]

Thanks for the ideas!!!!!!

I could try rice cakes too! Maybe gluten-free cereals but they do contain sugars though. I think the rice crunchies are low in sugars. I will try tiny pieces of carrots too! I like to use healthy gluten-free snacks in one of my dog's toys. It's a large cube that spills out treats as the dog pushes the toy around the floor with her nose. No pudgy pooches here, besides I want my carpet to be free of wheat. We do lie on the carpet from time to time.

[SadiesMomma]

What happens to you guys when you touch things with wheat in them?