Ideal pancreatitis dog treat recipe
By Bev Cobley for BDWS
A pancreatic diet is first and foremost very low fat but also with no added processed sugars, so as an example in this recipe the only fat is what is in banana and the only sugars are the natural simple ones already in the ingredients, hence no butter, no oil, no honey, no malt and no fats.
Inflammation of the pancreas is generally referred to as pancreatitis. It is very painful for dogs and humans. The pancreas is the organ that produces enzymes that assist with the processing of sugars in the body.
Feeding a dog that has been diagnosed with this is condition can be a bit mind-blowing ...but...all is not lost and it doesn't mean you cannot feed natural or give treats. I like homemade as I know 100% what's in them.
It is scary, frightening even, when you see that huge pool of blood filled diarrhea and your heart sinks into your gut and your shaking from head to toe then yep, all sorts goes through the brain.
I have had clumber rescues over the years, generally old boys that have had this condition, and I have had to learn and manage food-wise.
But when my youngest girlie, that I have had from pup started, and when I was then feeding low fat but she still was getting outbreaks, I had to start the what causes? What works ... without denying her the yummy stuff.
Please, do not self diagnose this possible condition, if you not sure and there is poo looking like unset blackcurrant jam or jelly, then vets asap.
For this recipe we are using Pinhead oats, but you can use rolled oats found everywhere. Pinhead oats can be bought on Amazon here. Also using bone-shaped biscuit cutters you can get here.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 2 large carrots
- 28ml/2 fl oz apple or cranberry or vegetable juice (no citrus juice) mixed with equal amount of water.
- 340g/12 oz of polenta (or wholemeal flour or semolina)
- 226g/8oz of rolled oats (I'm using pinhead oatmeal)
NUTRITION
If averaging around 40 biscuits per recipe.
Per biscuit:
- 38kcal energy
- 0.3 g of fat
- 1.3 g of protein
- 8.5 g of carbs
METHOD
1. Our ingredients.
2. Add a medium sized banana to a large bowl.
3. Mash
4. Grate two large carrots.
5. Add carrots to bowl.
6. Weigh out 226g (8oz) of rolled oats or pinhead oats.
7. Add oats to bowl.
8. Weigh out 340g (12oz) of polenta (you can use wholemeal flour or semolina instead).
9. Add polenta to mixing bowl
10. Add 56ml (2 fl oz) of apple juice to measuring jug ( or use cranberry or vegetable juice (but no citrus juice).
11. Add the same amount again of water.
12. Add your liquid to the mixing bowl.
13. Give the ingredients a mix.
14. Now is the time to add more liquid if needed. This is dependant on your ingredients. Knead thoroughly. Really work it with your hands. You want it to be just like a pastry or scone mix
15. Roll out your dough to around 1/4 inch thick.
16. And cut into shapes.
17. Place biscuits on baking tray.
18. Place in oven at 200c (392F/Gas mark 6).
19. Cook for around 20-30 mins depending on thickness.
20. Leave to cool.
21. Place in dog jar.
My dogs are trying to tell me something, but I don't know what!
Hi. I really would love to make these for a dog party tomorrow. I’ve just realised the measurements are for the US and I’m in the UK! I’m finding it a bit confusing. I don’t suppose you know what the UK measurements would be? I’ve tried looking myself online but can’t make any sense of it! Many thanks.
hi, sorry so late, but the measurements are both metric and imperial eg, 28ml/2 fl oz
Could I make this with pumpkin puree, for a Pitt that had a pancreatitis flare about 6months ago. She also has a sensitive stomach and I’ve read pumpkin can help with inflammation.
My standard with pancreatitis LOVED these – thank you! Wasn’t sure I would ever be able to make them treats again since her diagnosis. Do you have any frozen treats that are good for the same diagnosis on hot summer days?
Do you think coconut flour would be ok instead? My house has to be gluten free and corn free.
My miniature Schnauzer has both chronic pancreatitis and is diabetic. He’s on medication daily to control his triglycerides and of course insulin for his diabetes. I’ve been looking for a recipe I could make so he can have a treat oce in a while. Would this one be okay for him?
Hi my mums little dog just been diagnosed with pancreatitis would this biscuit recipe be ok for her
My dog is literally one fussy bitch. But with pancreatitis cutting out most of the treats she loved, finding replacements that are as enticing as them has been difficult. So many in the market say low fat and are actually over 10%! She’d be dead by now!! These are perfect. I already assumed she would hate them and give me “that” look, but was gladly mistaken!! Woofed them up and demanded the lot! I only give her one or two a day and actually keep them in the freezer and take out daily as needed. Thanks
Hi was making these for my dog – German short hair/lab. Been diagnosed with pancreatitis. She is 12. Very good shape weight wise. I live in the US and maybe I messed up the measuring!!? But it is very moist and can not roll out. So I made dropped treats out of them. But would like to roll and make a shape. Any ideas why it would do this ?
Thank you Elaine.
Hi my little Chihuahua / terrier ( 5kg ) has just been diagnosed with pancreatitis, she’s 7yo on prescription diet from vet , but want some safe biscuits / treats to give her
Recipe say 28 ml = 2 fl oz , method says 56ml= 2fl oz. Then same of water…, i ended up using considerably more.
Also its fats not sugars that cause the problem in pancreatitis.
However my ill old dog and sons very healthy young labrador both love these snacks . I have made repeatedly.
My standard with pancreatitis LOVED these – thank you! Wasn’t sure I would ever be able to make them treats again since her diagnosis. Do you have any frozen treats that are good for the same diagnosis on hot summer days?