Fruitables

[sheureka]

Has anyone tried these - http://www.fruitablespetfood.com/fru...products.html? I just got some from Amazon for a new after shot/stick treat and Rowlf loves the cranberry. There are 90 treats in a 7-oz package and less than 8 calories a treat. I bought these at Amazon for only $4.27 a pack. Here are the ingredients - pumpkin, organic oatmeal, pearled barley, whole ground potatoes, oat fiber, canola oil, organic molasses, cranberries, cinnamon, vanilla.

Anyone see any problems with giving her these a couple times a day? TIA - sheureka

[eileen]

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Right off the bat I see the oatmeal, barley, potatoes and especially molasses as all being ingredients that will cause a rise in the glucose level.

They are not something I would choose to use as a snack for Mildred.

[sheureka]

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I know many people are having good luck with the Blue Buffalo Healthy Weight dry food and it has oatmeal, barley, and whole potatoes in much higher quantities than these tiny little cookies. Hard to believe the molasses in three of these cookies a day is going to make much difference. - sheureka

[eileen]

Re: Fruitables

I know many people are having good luck with the Blue Buffalo Healthy Weight dry food and it has oatmeal, barley, and whole potatoes in much higher quantities than these tiny little cookies. Hard to believe the molasses in three of these cookies a day is going to make much difference. - sheureka

Right, but the difference is in that any ingredient such as barley or oatmeal that is in a prepared and timed MEAL is different than when it is given as a snack.

I use barley as a main ingredient in Mildred's meals, I wouldn't give it to her for a snack.

Molasses would be the same as giving karo or syrup which we do to bring up low blood sugar levels such as when hypos are seen.

On occasion I have used a small bite (a 1/4th of a 1/4th) of a Graham cracker to bring up Mildred's bgs by about 45 points, this has molasses as an ingredient.

We want to use items for snacks that will not have any effects (or very minimal) on the glucose levels.
This is why veggies or chicken cubes are used quite often.

[Patty]

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Sheureka,
If I'm remembering right you home test don't you? I think as with anything the only way to know if it would be a good treat is to see how it affects bgs by testing.

Some people are able to use frozen green beans as treats here, but they spike my Ali's bgs. When Ali was on kibble, I used a very small Buddy Bite type of treat that had molasses in it when she was dipping low and it did have an impact on her blood sugar. The ingredients in the Fruitables I am certain would raise Ali's blood sugar.

I would say it depends on the timing of the snack as well. For example if your dog is in the downward slope of a curve you might not see much of a rise, or you might see the curve level out and start turning upward earlier. If given during a time when your dog's bg is already rising, it may drive him up further.

I think the only way to know is to test and find out.
Hope that helps,
Patty

[peggy0]

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At 8 calories a treat, I can't imagine it being a problem.

[Jaye]

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This is why veggies or chicken cubes are used quite often.

Thank goodness for boiled chicken cubes! I have one diabetic dog and one who isn't, but we've battled separation anxiety with her. Our solution (well, part of a very large behavioral mod plan) was to use kongs containing boiled chicken to distract her (and Robbie, my diabetic) when we left the house.

They got very ingrained into this habit before we found out that Robbie was diabetic. Our dog sitter comes over in the day to let them out (@11:30) and gives them each another kong.

I was stressing that, now that I'm going back to school soon, I'd have to quit the kongs, but @11:30 has been a time Robbie has been low anyway, so I'm quite thrilled that I can continue my chicken cubes...maybe with a tiny bit of non-fat cream cheese as a "binder" as well.

[Ladybug]

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Hi all,

I've been following this thread with interest as I'm always looking for a new treat for Ladybug. After researching the Fruitables website, they didn't fully list the nutritional information.

So I sent them an email yesterday:

How safe are your treats for a diabetic dog, i.e., not raising their blood glucose levels? I worry about the sugar content because of the molasses and vanilla. I also worry about the carbs because of the potatoes.

Thanks for any info you can provide.

I received a reply this morning:

Hello Linda,

Thanks for your inquiry into the safety of our treats for a diabetic dog, we appreciate your concern and care for your pet’s health, and your interest in Fruitables®. We use a small amount of Molasses and Vanilla in our recipe, and the approximate amount of sugar per 100g serving is 5 grams (or about 0.11 g per treat), and 32g carbs, (or about 0.71 per treat). These are approximate because there are variances from batch to batch based on natural differences in the raw materials. In addition, there are 6 gr of Fiber per 100 grams as well, which nets the carbs down somewhat.

While this information may be useful to you, we strongly recommend that you review it with your vet and get their assessment of the suitability of Fruitables® or any other treat you would like to feed your pet, as they have the additional knowledge of what your pet should be able to tolerate in managing the diabetes.

Again, Linda, we appreciate your inquiry and interest, and hope this information is helpful in helping your pet eat healthy and with enjoyment!

Best regards,

Dave

David DeLorenzo
President
Vetscience LLC
3102 Maple Ave. Suite 450
Dallas, TX 75201
214.800.2321 O
214.871.2005 F
www.fruitablespetfood.com

Hope this helps!

Linda/Ladybug

[eileen]

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Linda,

Thanks for going this extra step with trying to find out an answer in regards to this.

As I am reading the reply I see it as a 'non answer', staying nuetral which is understandable.

As with everything, the only way to really tell is to do blood testing to see just how it will affect the glucose levels.

Patty mentioned green beans raising the bgs...who would have thought!