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The best treats for French Bulldogs are small, low-calorie and simple. Frenchies gain weight easily, and extra weight makes breathing harder for a flat-faced breed. Use tiny training treats, count treats toward daily food, and pick long-lasting chews sized so they can't be swallowed whole. Always supervise chewing.
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Crunchy pumpkin treats that most Frenchies love, and pumpkin is gentle on the stomach. Check that the label is xylitol-free. French Bulldogs gain weight easily, so break them into small pieces and count them toward the day's food.
Dehydrated sweet potato chews with no added ingredients, and a chewy fall favorite. Frenchies tend to gulp, so pick a size they can't swallow whole and supervise while they chew.
Tiny, soft training treats made from one ingredient, such as chicken or salmon. You can reward often without overfeeding a breed that gains weight easily, and short-ingredient lists are easier on sensitive stomachs.
A dense, slow-to-finish chew that keeps busy mouths off your shoes and furniture. It's a good way to settle a Frenchie while you work. Choose one sized so it can't be swallowed whole, and always supervise.
A textured silicone mat you spread with yogurt, pumpkin or wet food. Licking is naturally calming, so it's a great distraction during baths, nail trims and storms. Stick it to the tub wall, and freeze it for a longer-lasting treat.
Freeze-dried meat you crumble over kibble to make it more appealing. It's a small, protein-rich way to tempt a picky French Bulldog. A little goes a long way, so adjust their kibble to avoid weight gain.
A dog-safe cake mix you bake at home for birthdays and gotcha days. Serve a small slice, since French Bulldogs gain weight easily, and freeze the rest for later.
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Keep treats to about 10% of daily calories. For most French Bulldogs, that's a handful of small training treats or one chew, with meals adjusted to match.
Single-ingredient treats, plain pumpkin, sweet potato chews and small pieces of plain cooked chicken are common choices. Avoid xylitol, chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions and cooked bones.
In small amounts, if it's xylitol-free. Xylitol, sometimes labeled birch sugar, is toxic to dogs, so read the label. Peanut butter is high in calories, so a thin smear on a lick mat is plenty.
Choose chews that are too big to fit whole in your dog's mouth, and supervise. Take the chew away once it's small enough to swallow.