In this article, she shares that gelatin, “has anti-inflammatory and brain-protective actions that are especially important during aging and under stress. Joanne Carson, Ph.D., Founder of Canine Epilepsy Guardian Angels has a great article about the benefits of gelatin for dogs with seizures. I was intrigued about the other benefits and when I did more research about gelatin, I learned about a ton of health benefits for dogs with seizures. One of the immediate benefits I noticed the first time I made these pill pocket gelatin treats was that my dog had firmer poops! It turns out gelatin can help with gut health and digestion. I started making these gelatin treats to help give my dog Burt his epilepsy pills twice a day.
Since gelatin treats are slippery they can be great for dogs who like to eat around their pills! Your dog might swallow these without even noticing the pills!ĭoes Gelatin Help Dogs Who Take Medication for Epilepsy? And since my dog takes daily medication for his epilepsy we would go through them so fast! Homemade is the way to go. Store-bought pill pocket treats never worked for me. Gelatin treats make great “pill pockets” because you can press a pill in without the treat falling apart. But get the Great Lakes one if you can because it’s a really high-quality product! You can also find Knox brand gelatin at some local grocery stores. My favorite is by Great Lakes Gelatin which you can order from Amazon or Walmart. For these homemade dog treats, you should use unflavored natural gelatin powder. So steer clear of crazy flavors like lime or cherry!Ĭhoosing the right ingredients for your gelatin pill pockets is VERY important. Jell-o brand mix is not safe for dogs because of sweeteners like xylitol or aspartame. These homemade dog treats are so similar but the key is to use dog-safe gelatin (unflavored and unsweetened). The Best Way To Hide your Dog’s Pills: Homemade Gelatin Pill Pocket Treatsĭo you remember making Jell-o as a kid? I loved mixing the hot with the cold liquid and waiting for it to set in the fridge. If you purchase from my links it could help me earn a small commission to invest back in my blog. I only link to products I truly believe in. I hope you enjoy learning about the benefits of gelatin for your dog and have fun making this easy recipe! They only need a few hours to set in the fridge and you can experiment with tons of different flavors and add-ins. Homemade pill pockets are so easy to make. And the jello consistency makes them THE perfect no bake treats to hide your dog’s pills! Homemade gelatin dog treats support your dog’s digestion, brain function and joint health thanks to amino acids, collagen, and protein. In addition to working great as a pill pocket, it turns out that gelatin is an amazing supplement to your dog’s diet! My latest obsession is a no bake gelatin gummy dog treat! I started making homemade dog pill pockets to help give my dog his daily medication.
I love to make creative treats for my dogs.
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