My senior dog with kidney disease won't eat. What treats are safe?

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I have a 16 year old Rat Terrier named Riley who has kidney disease. I cannot get him to eat the dry or wet kidney diet. He absolutely refuses it regardless of how I doctor it up. I don't know what to do about it and I want him to have a good life but his kidney numbers are sky high. He's active and happy otherwise. Also, what treats can I give him? Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Male | neutered | 16 years old | 20 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Talk to your vet about trying different brands that have prescription kidney diet. But if it is him not eat anything or eat a normal, good quality dog food, it is more important that he eat something. As for treats, focus on low sodium, low protein treats. Dog biscuits are ok, and veggies and fruits that are safe for dogs. Stay away from meaty dog treats or jerky.

My senior dog with kidney disease won't eat. What treats are safe?

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