Kidney Restore Dog Treats (2 Pack) - Restorative, Low Protein Dog Treats for Kidney Health

Dog loves them!

My rat terrier loves these. They are very hard, and at first we did have to soak them in water for a few min, but by the end of the bag he was eating them without soaking first. His kidney failure went from Stage 2-3 to Stage 1. I can't say it was 100% these because we also changed him to Hills Science Diet K/D food and cut out all the high protein/high phosphorus treats and greatly reduced the amount of meat he was getting when we ate, but I'm sure this did help!

I hardly ever write reviews but felt it necessary for this item. My dog doesn’t like these treats. I only took one out of bag. It says right on the bag 60 day refund policy for any reason. This is not true, I tried to return and was informed this item is not eligible for return, so now I throw them out.

I had to soak the treats in warm water for a couple of minutes in order for my dog to eat them. Once they were softened, she was fine with them. She likes them as long as they’re softened. I will say, I don’t smell any bacon (says it’s bacon flavored). I’m not about to take a bite to verify it, but as long as my dog will eat these, I’m ok with them.

I have had these wonderful treats for about five days now. I found them when I was looking for something healthier than the usual stuff for my senior dog, Blake. I was looking for a treat that contained astragalus, which these do, because it has been around for years and has been proven beneficial for several ailments, including kidney and heart problems. Now Blake, my dog, is getting up there in years. He has some issues with arthritis. And earlier this year, I became concerned with his urinary health — not drinking enough water, not always being available to take him outside — those sorts of things. And the astragalus, which is in the treats, reduces joint inflammation, so I decided to go with them. I am happy to report that he is doing well; he loves the treats! And I have to say: I love the value. First, they smell amazing! Maybe it’s the fall weather and the fact that they contain cranberry and pumpkin, but they fit the definition of “treat time” for my pup. Their scent reminds me of Fig Newtons — it constantly makes me hungry. As for the value, as I said, the bag is large, absent of empty unused spaced. And it reseals nicely. The treats vary in size — they are handmade — but they are sturdy and intact, not like a bag of broken potato chips. They have great size. (as shown in my photos) They are hard but soften-up nicely with water like the label recommends. All and all, I highly recommend them. I will certainly be repurchasing these treats.

These treats are marketed with a bacon flavor, and while that probably makes them appealing to dogs, the texture is the real issue. They are extremely hard, and my senior dog struggled to chew them. It worried me that they could hurt her teeth. The idea of a kidney-friendly treat is great, but the hardness makes them impractical for the very dogs that often need them most. Younger dogs with strong teeth might manage, but they’re not suitable for seniors. For the price, they’re not a good value if you’re buying them for an older dog.

Both my dogs like them but I suggest soaking them in water for 2 minutes especially older dogs with bad teeth

He will eat them but sometimes they are not the most popular, other times no problem.