Tips for Dog Owners

The safest dental treats for dogs with sensitive stomachs are single-ingredient natural chews (like beef trachea, bully sticks, and cow ears) and short-ingredient homemade biscuits. Avoid mass-market dental sticks with artificial colors, glycerin, and grain fillers — they're the most common cause of digestive upset. Below: a buying checklist, a homemade pumpkin-and-parsley recipe, and BSC's gentle single-ingredient lineup.

The best homemade gluten free dog treats use a gluten-free flour like oat, chickpea, or coconut, bound with pumpkin, banana, or xylitol-free peanut butter, then baked until firm. You control every ingredient — no wheat and no fillers. Here's an easy 3-ingredient recipe plus single-ingredient chew options.