Overview
Yes. Dogs can eat lamb meal safely and can benefit from the intake of high-quality protein and nutrients. The lack of specific information on the product label makes it difficult to determine the quality of lamb meal.
Can dogs eat Lamb Meal?
Benefits
- Lamb meal consists of lamb tissues together with skeletal muscle, bones, and internal organs which have been rendered to remove the moisture and fat content. Some commercial dog food uses high-quality protein from lamb meal as its main ingredients.
- The protein content of lamb meal is estimated at 65-70%, which exceeds the protein levels found in fresh lamb. Lamb meal is a great protein option for dogs that cannot tolerate beef or chicken.
- The nutritional content of lamb meal consists of essential amino acids and dietary fats as well as iron, zinc and B vitamins.
Risks
- Some pet foods with lamb meal are intentionally mislabeled to hide the fact that poor quality or less desirable lamb parts, such as hair and hide trimmings, were used.
- Since it’s a highly concentrated protein powder, the richness of lamb meat may cause digestive issues in some dogs.
Servings
- Lamb meal is meant for use in commercial dog food production rather than as a component for homemade diets or raw food consumption.
- Choose AAFCO-approved dog food and follow the recommended feeding instructions.
