Questions

What can I use instead of Pill Pockets for dogs?

Some good alternatives to pill pockets might include:

  • Dollop of peanut butter (make sure it’s free from Xylitol)
  • Tuna.
  • Bit of chopped liver.
  • Piece of hot dog.
  • Banana chunk.
  • Small piece of cheese (not the molded variety)
  • Spoonful of pureed sweet potato or pumpkin.
  • Wrapped in a bit of deli meat or piece of tortilla.

Are Pill Pockets without chicken?

The Greenies Pill Pockets Canine Roasted Duck & Pea Formula Grain-Free Dog Treats do not contain chicken. We always recommend speaking with your vet regarding your pups allergies in order to determine if these would be the best option.

Do vets recommend pill pockets?

Do Vets Recommend Pill Pockets? Yes, pill pockets are recommended by vets. However, they advise pet owners to use healthy versions made with natural ingredients. It is important to keep the number of calories a product contains in mind.

Is there a recall on Greenies?

At the time this article was written, Greenies and the Mars Petcare company have not had any recalls on their products.

Do Greenies pill pockets have sodium?

The Greenies Pill Pockets Tablets has a Sodium content of approximately 11.33 milligrams per pocket and the The Greenies Pill Pockets Capsules of 28.34 milligrams per pocket.

Can pill pockets cause diarrhea in dogs?

However, if you love your dog, stop giving pill pockets when your dog develops the first sight of diarrhea. It took me a lot of time and efforts, and my dog’s pain to narrow pill pockets being responsible for his nagging diarrhea. Be careful.

How do you give a dog a pill with peanut butter?

Peanut butter: Hide a pill inside a sticky, fragrant dab of peanut butter (on a spoon) and let your pet lick it off. Or roll peanut butter into a small ball, insert the pill, and offer it to your pet as a treat. Make sure the peanut butter isn’t made with xylitol, an artificial sweetener, which is toxic to dogs.

Where are Greenies Pill Pockets made?

Greenies are made in the USA. All of the ingredients used to make Greenies are sourced from America, except for some globally sourced vitamins and minerals.

Are pill pockets discontinued?

Greenies, the makers of Pill Pockets, recently announced the discontinuation of Pill Pockets Allergy Formula aka Grain-Free Duck and Pea Formula.