Rabbit treats for dogs
Rabbit is one of the leaner, less common proteins used in dog treats, which is exactly why owners go looking for it: dogs who react to chicken or beef often tolerate rabbit without any trouble, and it is a protein most dogs have never eaten before, so it is genuinely novel to their system.
Why owners choose rabbit over chicken or beef
Chicken and beef are by far the most common proteins in everyday dog food and treats, which means they are also the proteins a sensitive dog is most likely to have been exposed to already. If your dog has an intolerance being investigated, or you are simply trying to narrow down what does not agree with them, a treat with rabbit as the only named protein is a genuinely different starting point.
Rabbit is also naturally lean compared with fattier cuts of beef or pork, which suits dogs who need to watch their weight or who are prone to a sensitive stomach around richer treats. That leanness is a real, measurable difference in the meat itself, not a marketing line.
What to check on the label
Look for rabbit named as the first or only meat ingredient rather than buried a long way down a list behind cereals and other meats. A treat marketed as "with rabbit" can still contain very little of it; one that says "single protein" or lists rabbit alone is doing what you actually want it to do.
If you are using the treat as part of an elimination diet to identify a food sensitivity, consistency matters more than anything else — check that every treat your dog gets during that period uses the same single protein, because a stray chew with chicken in it can undo weeks of careful testing.
Introducing a new protein
Bring in any new treat gradually rather than swapping everything over in one go. A couple of small pieces on the first day, building up from there over a week or so, gives you a chance to see how your dog gets on before it becomes a regular part of their routine.
Keep an eye on stools and general energy for the first few days. Most dogs adjust to a new protein without any fuss at all, but a genuinely sensitive dog may show mild signs — loose stools or a bit of itching — worth mentioning to your vet if they do not settle.
What we stock
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Calm the Eff Down Treats Chicken Flavour 90 Tablets
Chicken-flavoured calming tablets from Pets Calm Down, made in the UK, ninety to a pack and given as a treat for dogs who find fireworks, travel or being alone difficult.
£22.99
Stop Bloody Scratching Treats Chicken Flavour 90 Tablets
Chicken-flavoured tablets from Pets Calm Down, made in the UK, ninety to a pack, given daily as a treat to support skin and coat condition in itchy dogs.
£22.99
Forthglade Grain Free Soft Bites Fresh Breath Treats 8pk
Chicken soft dog treats with parsley and peppermint oil for fresh breath
£2.45
James Wellbeloved Adult Dry Cat Food Turkey
A single-source turkey dry food for adult cats, without the grain-free or joint-support extras
From£21.79
Catit Nibbly Jerky Chicken & Fish Treats
Soft chicken and fish jerky treats for cats, two named meats high on the list, grain free
£1.89
Whiskas 1+ Lamb Adult Dry Cat Food
Complete lamb dry food for adult cats in a practical 1.9KG bag
£12.39
Whiskas 1 Tuna Adult Dry Cat Food
Complete tuna dry food for adult cats, offered in several bag sizes
From£3.19
Whiskas Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food
Complete chicken dry food for kittens, available in several bag sizes
From£3.19
Whiskas 7+ Senior Cat Complete Dry with Chicken
Complete chicken dry food for senior cats aged 7+ in a 1.9KG bag
£12.39
Catit Creamy Tuna Treats 4 Pk
Lickable 26% tuna purée tubes for cats, 4 x 10g, up to 3 a day in place of main meal
£1.89
Pedigree Dentastix Light Dog
Pedigree DentaStix Light dental chews across small, medium and large sizes
From£2.35
Common questions
- Are rabbit treats good for dogs with allergies?
- They can be, because rabbit is a protein most dogs have not been exposed to through everyday chicken- or beef-based food and treats. That said, a genuine food allergy needs a vet's help to diagnose properly — a rabbit treat is a useful tool, not a diagnosis in itself.
- Is rabbit a good protein for dogs?
- Yes. It is naturally lean, easily digestible for most dogs, and a good source of protein without the higher fat content of some other meats. It suits dogs who need to manage their weight as well as those with sensitivities to more common proteins.
- Can all dogs eat rabbit treats?
- Most dogs can, but as with any treat, introduce it gradually and watch how your dog gets on. If your dog has a known allergy or is on a vet-prescribed diet for a health condition, check with your vet before adding a new protein of any kind.
- What is the difference between rabbit and chicken treats for dogs?
- The main practical difference is exposure and fat content: most dogs eat chicken regularly through their everyday food, so it is not a novel protein, and it tends to be slightly richer than rabbit. Rabbit is leaner and less commonly fed, which is why it is often chosen for dogs being tested for sensitivities.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.