Overview
Yes, chicken is one of the most affordable and common protein-rich foods fed to dogs. But watch out for possible allergic reactions after dogs eat chicken. It is one of the most prevalent food allergens to canines.
Can dogs eat Chicken?
Benefits
- Chicken is one of the most common protein-rich foods fed to dogs.
- Chicken is affordable and contains many essential nutrients that dogs need.
- Chicken and boiled white rice make a great easy digestive combination for dogs with an upset stomach.
Risks
- Raw chicken might carry salmonella bacteria. Dogs are mostly resistant to salmonella. However, a dog with a weak immune system or existing digestive issues could be more susceptible to the infection.
- Cooked chicken bones can break and splinter easily; they are a big health hazard for dogs.
- Some dogs are allergic to chicken; symptoms include skin itchiness, baldness, hives, chronic ear infections, diarrhea, and chronic flatulence.
Servings
- Source the chicken from a reliable supplier.
- Give your dog free-range or organic chicken if possible.
- Many raw feeders feed their dogs whole raw chicken carcasses regularly.
- If you are worried about salmonella infection, observe proper food safety practices when preparing chicken. Make sure to cook it thoroughly.
- Always remove the bones when feeding your dog cooked chicken.
