can dogs eat it
Use App

Can dogs eat Chicken bones?

can dogs eat chicken bonesYes

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat chicken bones? Yes, chicken bones contain lean protein. They are also a good source of calcium and phosphorous. But chicken bones must be served raw to dogs, as cooked bones can easily break to sharp pieces and cause choking and mouth and intestinal injuries.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Chicken bones are high in valuable nutrients such as calcium and phosphorus, which dogs need to maintain healthy bones. These bones are packed with low-fat protein, which is good for the muscles.
  • Chicken bones are rich in Omega 6 fatty acids and as well as glucosamine. These nutrients are excellent in keeping a dog's coat, bones, and joints healthy.
  • Raw chicken bones are ideal for dogs as they are soft and chewy. Unlike cooked bones, they are not brittle and do not splinter.
  • Chewing on chicken bones can stimulate dogs both mentally and physically. It does not only prevent boredom; it helps clean their teeth and gums. Chewing also exercises dogs' jawbones.

Risks

health-risks
  • Cooked chicken bones can splinter and cause injury to a dog's mouth.
  • Chicken bones can cause gastrointestinal obstruction and rectal bleeding.
health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Raw feeders give raw chicken carcasses to their dogs as part of the raw diet.
  • Give your dog raw chicken carcasses from organic or free-range chickens.
  • Serve only raw chicken bones as cooked bones are dangerous to dogs.

You may also like

Articles by food type

what fruits can dogs eat

Fruit & Veg

can dogs eat human food

Human Food

can dogs eat raw meat

Meat & Offal

Diet & Recipes

Diet & Recipes

Supplements

Supplements

herbs for dogs

Herbs & Spices

can dogs eat egg and dairy

Egg & Dairy

can dogs eat seafood

Seafood

can dogs eat pumpkin seeds

Nuts & Seeds

can dogs eat grains

Grains

Oils

Oils

Plants

Plants