To keep your diabetic dog’s belly nice and full in between meals is to pick treats that have low levels of carbohydrates.
These types of treats and snacks can be bought in the store, but you can also make them yourself.
Here are 7 homemade diabetic dog-friendly treats and snacks:
1. Baked Beef Treats
The baked beef treats are diabetic dog-friendly and are great to keep your dog’s belly full in between mealtime.
These are great especially if your dog just got diagnosed with diabetes.
They might be used to eating three times a day and now you have to reduce that to a meal every 12 hours.
Trust me, they will be feeling hungry until they get used to the new diet.
But, giving them these nutritious snacks in between meals can keep their belly full for quite some time.
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 36
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of beef liver (sliced)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
Preparation
- Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and let it heat up.
- Blend the beef liver into a blender until finely chopped. If there is space in the blender add the eggs and the flower. If not, mix the ingredients into another large bowl.
- Spread the mixed ingredients into a baking pan.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until the center is firm.
- Let the treats cool down and slice them using a pizza cutter.
2. Carrot ”Jerky” Treats
Carrot jerky treats are perfect for diabetic dogs that want to snack on something in between meals.
Since carrots are perfectly safe for diabetic dogs, they will enjoy this recipe.
Just make sure to avoid any seasonings because they are not healthy for dogs in general.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Total Time: 95 minutes
Servings: 36
Ingredients
- 5 carrots
Preparation
- Wash the carrots properly.
- Slice them into bite-sized morsels or larger jerky chews.
- Soak them in boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to about 125 degrees F.
- Place the slightly boiled carrots onto a cooking pan and spread them.
- Place the pan into the low-heat oven for about 85-90 minutes to dehydrate them.
- Serve when cooled.
3. Frozen Yogurt Treats
Frozen yogurt treats are perfectly safe for diabetic dogs. In fact, they have some benefits which you can read more about here.
I give my dog these treats when I have to take a blood sample to check their glucose levels.
In fact, now my dog is looking forward to getting a blood sample just so they can have this amazing treat afterward.
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Total Time: 120 minutes
Servings: 1 can
Ingredients
- 1 can of Activia Yogurt
- Ice cubes
- Blueberries
Preparation
- Place the frozen blueberries, ice cubes, and 1 can of Activia Yogurt into a blender.
- Blend them until the mixture becomes slurpy.
- If you have popsicle shapes, you can shape them in that form.
- If not, just place them on a small plate and feed your diabetic dog.
4. Dehydrated Cauliflower Snack
Cauliflowers are safe for diabetic dogs because they are low in calories and low in carbohydrates.
However, since many dogs do not want to eat cauliflower fresh, you can make a dehydrated version of it.
This recipe will make you steal some cauliflower for yourself.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Total Time: 95 minutes
Servings: 36
Ingredients
- 5 cauliflower
Preparation
- Wash the cauliflowers.
- Place them into boiling water for five minutes.
- Cut them into bite-size pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the cauliflowers into a baking pan.
- Let them dehydrate in the oven for 90 minutes.
- Serve when cooled down.
5. Baked Zucchini Treats
Baked Zucchini is my favorite treat.
I always make more so I can have some as well.
Zucchinis are perfectly safe for diabetic dogs and you can give your dog up to half a zucchini a day.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Total Time: 95 minutes
Servings: 36
Ingredients
- 5 Zucchini
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel the five zucchini and wash them.
- Cut the zucchini by length. I usually cut them into about 36 pieces.
- Place the zucchini into a baking pan.
- Bake for about 90 minutes.
- Serve when cooled down.
6. Baked Pumpkin Snack
Pumpkin is another great snack for diabetic dogs because they do not cause a spike in their blood sugar.
This recipe is super simple and your diabetic dog will love it.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Servings: 15
Ingredients
- 1 pumpkin
Preparation
- Wash the pumpkin with lukewarm water.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Celsius.
- Cut it in half and remove the stem.
- Remove the seeds using a spoon.
- Cut the pumpkin into 15 pieces (or more if you wish).
- Place the pieces onto a baking pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes.
- Remove the crust before serving. (1 piece a day)
7. Chicken Biscuits
The chicken biscuits are made out of four ingredients, all of which are safe for diabetic dogs.
I make these every week and they last me for five to six days.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 40 biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare two baking pans.
- Place all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- Form a dough from the mixture. You can add more coconut flour if needed.
- Roll out the dough on one baking pan and use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes. I make mine in dog bones.
- Bake for 15 minutes and turn the biscuits over and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Serve when cooled down.
In Conclusion
It might be devastating when you first get the news about your dog’s condition.
However, trust me, in a short period of time, you will catch a break and will actually get ahead of things.
Diabetic dogs can live as long as other dogs.
We just have to make sure that they get their food and insulin on time, as well as their exercise.
These 7 homemade diabetes dog-friendly snacks and treats will keep your dog going in between meals.
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