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Can dogs eat Goose liver?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat goose liver? Yes, goose liver can be safely fed to dogs in minimal amounts. Always observe consumption limits because serving too much goose liver will cause health problems. Its high fat and purine content can be detrimental to the heart and kidneys of dogs.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Goose liver is high in vitamin A, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and iron.

Risks

health-risks
  • Goose liver is high in fat and cholesterol. It has around 150% more fat than chicken liver.
  • Raw geese parts may be contaminated with bacteria, including salmonella. Although dogs are mostly resistant to salmonella, a dog with a weak immune system or existing digestive issues could be more susceptible to the infection.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Source organ meat from free-range or organic poultries.
  • Liver is high in phosphorus and purines; if your dog has kidney issues or uric acid stones, consult your vet before giving goose liver to your dog.
  • Goose liver is high in fat; avoid giving it to your dog if he has pancreatitis.
  • The goose liver can be given to dogs raw or cooked.
  • If you are worried about salmonella infection, observe proper food safety practices when preparing poultry. Make sure to cook it thoroughly.
  • Give goose liver to your dog in moderation occasionally.

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