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Can dogs eat Chicken wings?

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Overview

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Caution. Chicken wings are a rich source of chondroitin and glucosamine, which are essential for maintaining healthy joints in dogs. Chewing on chicken wings also promotes dental hygiene. However, cooked chicken wings should be avoided as they can splinter, causing potential harm to your dog's mouth or digestive tract.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Chicken wings are a good source of protein that supports muscle development and tissue repair.
  • Chicken wings are also high in essential minerals such as calcium, phosphorous, and zinc, which help boost the immune system and regulate various organ functions.
  • Chicken wings have bones and cartilage that contain chondroitin and glucosamine. These are compounds that help keep a dog's bones and joints healthy.
  • Chewing on chicken wings helps remove plaque and tartar buildup. It also helps cleanse a dog's digestive tract.

Risks

health-risks
  • Chicken wings contain bones that can splinter into shards when cooked. They can injure the mouth, throat, and intestines. They are also a choking hazard.
  • Excessive consumption of chicken wings might cause a nutritional imbalance.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Source organic or free-range chicken wings.
  • Chicken wings can be fed raw or freeze-dried. Raw feeders give their dogs raw chicken wings as part of their raw meal diet.
  • If your dog's diet already has a balanced diet, limit edible bones or only feed them as occasional treats.
  • Always supervise your dog when feeding bones.

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