Dr. Sara Ochoa, DVM, Author at Terrier Owner

Editor’s note: Dr. Sara Ochoa, DVM is a graduate of St. George’s University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She shares her advice on the best dog treats for Pit Bull Terriers below. Do you like giving your Pit Bull treats? There are many great treats that you can give to your Pit Bull. Many of these treats taste great and can also contain many supplements to help support your dog’s overall health. When looking for treats make sure that the treats that you are feeding are also great for your Pit Bull to eat. We have searched for some of the best treats for you Pit Bull and have found these treats that you need to consider giving your Pit Bull. Best Overall Dog Treats for Pit BullsBest Training Treats for Pit Bull PuppiesBest Dog Treats for Pit Bulls with AllergiesBest Treats for Pit Bulls with Sensitive StomachsBest Dental Treats for Pit Bulls Best Overall Dog Treats for Pit Bulls Most Pit Bulls are very strong and have big muscles. These muscles help support your Pit Bulls joints and hips. When giving your Pit Bull a treat, a hip and joint treat is great to give them to help. Pet Honesty Advanced Hip & Joint treats are great for your Pit Bull to take each day. This supplement gives your Pit Bull some of the best supplements to support healthy joints. These are the 4 main supplements found in this supplement: Tumeric is great at helping decrease inflammation in your dog’s hips and jointGlucosmaine helps maintain the fluid in your dog’s jointsPurforMSM is great at helping protect your dog’s joint cartilageChondrotin Sulfate helps support your dog’s cartilage development There are also other great vitamins and minerals to help keep your Pit Bull healthy and active for many years. Best Training Treats for Pit Bull Puppies When you are training your Pit Bull puppy you will need treats that are low in calories but also taste great. You will need to begin training your Pit Bull when they are very young. Starting with just a few minutes each day and keeping training to very simple commands and task to help your Pit Bull turn into a very well socialized and well behaved dog. Merrick Power Bites are great treats that you can give to your Pit Bull Puppy during training. These treats are very small in size yet very tasty. Merrick has many different flavors of treats so that you can pick out the perfect flavor for your dog or can continue to change the taste to help keep them motivated during their training. Best Dog Treats for Pit Bulls with Allergies Some Pit Bulls may have allergies. This is especially noticed in white, blue and gray coat colors. If your Pit Bull suffers with allergies, giving them a treat that is also high in Omega fatty acids and other supplements to help support a nice and shiny coat. Premium Care Dog Allergy Chews & Immune Supplement contains many great vitamins and minerals to help support your dog’s skin and coat. Ingredients such as bee pollen, kelp, vitamin C, organic licorice root, and colostrum are found in this supplement and are great at helping your Pit Bull fight many seasonal allergy symptoms. It can also help with food allergies and help aid in digestion. Best Treats for Pit Bulls with Sensitive Stomachs Some dogs have very sensitive stomachs and any change in food and even treats can cause them to have GI issues such as diarrhea and vomiting. If your Pit Bull has a sensitive stomach, you will need to feed them a treat that is designed for dogs with sensitive stomach. Many dogs are allergic to beef or chicken. It is best to find a treat without either one of these as a protein source. These are two great treats that you can feed to your Pit Bull. Healthybud Turkey Healthy Gut Dog Treats are made with turkey and liver. These treats will help keep your dog’s stomach calm. They also contain prebiotics and superfoods to help maintain a normal gut flora in your Pit Bull. These treats are also low in calories so they can be given to your Pit Bull often without having to worry about them becoming overweight. Pupums Healthy Dog Training Treats are great for dogs with sensitive stomachs. Sweet Potatoes are a great source of fiber for your dog which helps aid in digestion. This treat does not contain any animal proteins which causes many of the food allergies that are seen in dogs. Best Dental Treats for Pit Bulls Dental health is very important for all dogs. Keeping your Pit Bull's teeth healthy can help keep your dog healthy. If your Pit Bull Terrier has dental disease this not only affects their mouth but also their heart and kidneys. Keeping their teeth clean and breath fresh can keep your Pit Bull healthy for years. There are two great dental treats that you can give to your Pit Bull to help. Virbac CET Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews for Dogs are backed by the dental oral health council. They have been shown that they will help decrease plaque and tartar build up. These are great chews and treats that you can give to your dog each day to help improve their breath and help keep their teeth healthy. Dog chews are great to also help keep your Pit Bull occupied for many hours. Greenies Original Regular Natural Dental Dog Treats are great treats for your dog to eat. This is something that can be safely given to your Pit Bull each day. These treats taste great and also are very easy for your dog to digest. Some Greenie treats come with probiotics to also add in digestion. Final Thoughts When looking for a treat that you can give to your Pit Bull, you will also want to give them a treat that contains ingredients to help increase their overall heath. If your Pit Bull has any health condition such as joint issues, skin disease, dental disease or a sensitive stomach there is a treat and supplement that can help. We have looked at many different treats that you can give to your Pit Bull and found some of the best quality treats that you can use. Also Read: Best Dog Food for Pit Bulls [Veterinarian Approved Pit Bull Feeding Guide]

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