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Got questions about our raw dog food? This is where you’ll find answers.
The nutrients in raw chicken are more bioavailable for your dog however, if you have a dog who has an upset tummy or is immunocompromised in any way, cooked chicken can be a good and gentle on the tummy alternative.
Little pieces of unseasoned, cooked chicken can also be used as a handy and healthy treat.
Chicken bones of any sort should only ever be fed raw. Cooked bones are brittle and splinter easily which can cause serious injuries – and they’re difficult to digest so may cause an internal blockage.
Dogs can eat most types of meat raw, provided some precautions, such as freezing to kill parasites, are taken. Some of the meats that dogs can eat include beef, lamb, chicken, turkey and duck.
hile the risk of food borne illness from chicken is much higher to us than to our four legged friends, dogs can get food poisoning. You can reduce the risk by feeding chicken from a reputable raw food supplier, like Bella+Duke, which will have been tested for pathogens. If you’re using chicken from a supermarket or butcher, use the information in this guide to reduce any food poisoning risk.
There isn’t much preparation needed when giving raw chicken to your dog. As a precaution, we recommend freezing for at least 3 days, then defrost it in the bottom of your fridge. Choose appropriately sized chunks and bones and supervise your pet while they enjoy them.
Ensure that any chicken products you give to your canine companion haven’t been seasoned or marinated.
Yes, dogs can eat raw chicken from the supermarket. Do keep in mind that it will have been sold with the assumption that it’s going to be cooked so it won’t have been tested for harmful bacteria, unlike the raw chicken from a raw pet food supplier. This means that you do need to take extra care with your food hygiene.
While most dogs can eat raw chicken most of the time, sometimes it may cause an upset tummy. Feeding too much raw chicken skin can upset their tummy due to its high fat content and you should avoid giving this to dogs with pancreatitis.
Dogs who are intolerant to chicken may get an upset tummy when they eat raw chicken.
Too much liver of any kind, including chicken liver, can cause a runny bum as it’s very rich, so it should only be fed in moderation.
In rare cases, a dog may get an upset tummy after eating raw chicken due to food borne illness.
If you’re concerned about your dog’s upset tummy, please speak with a vet.
