Best treats for Newfoundlands prone to bloat

For a giant breed like a Newfoundland with bloat risk, the type of treat matters as much as what's in it. The best treats are high in protein, low in additives, and sized so your dog actually has to work through them slowly rather than gulp them down in a second. Most popular treats are nutritionally thin and gone in one swallow — exactly what you don't want here. Single-ingredient treats like dried meat or fish skin are usually the best pick. To point you to the right thing: how big is your Newfoundland, are there any dietary restrictions or sensitivities, and what are the treats mainly for — training, rewards, dental, or just keeping him occupied?

That bloat scare makes total sense as a turning point — and your vet is right. Fast-eating treats are genuinely risky for deep-chested dogs his size. What you need is something he has to gnaw through steadily, with no loose crumbs or small pieces he can inhale. Can you tell me whether he's more of a power chewer or a methodical gnawer? And is he okay with fish, or does he tend to turn his nose up at it?

That's a really good combination for what you need. My recommendation is Icelandic+ Cod Skin Rolls. They're made from a single ingredient — pure Icelandic cod skin — dried into tight rolls that a big dog genuinely has to work through for several minutes. No gulping, no loose bits, no additives. The texture means he's chewing consistently rather than breaking off chunks, which keeps eating pace slow and controlled. For a careful chewer his size, one roll will give him a good 5 to 10 minutes of calm focused activity. They're available in larger packs on Amazon UK, which makes sense for a dog who'll get through them regularly. Omega-3 content is solid too, so there's a real nutritional upside beyond just the enrichment.

Yes, definitely avoid rawhide for him. It softens quickly, he can tear off large pieces, and those chunks are a swallowing and bloat risk in one. Bully sticks are popular but they go fast for a dog his size and the calorie load adds up. Anything in small biscuit or kibble-style treat form is out too — gone in one bite, no slow consumption, risk of air swallowing. Stick to the fish skin rolls or similar long-format single-ingredient chews where the texture itself controls the pace. You're on the right track thinking about this properly.

Good move. One practical tip: give it to him after he's settled post-walk rather than immediately after exercise, just to keep everything calm on his end. You already know that instinctively from his post-walk reward routine, but worth saying. He sounds like a lovely, careful dog — the fish rolls should suit him well.