Can dogs eat Pig blood?

can dogs have pig bloodYes

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Yes, pig blood is safe for dogs to consume when prepared properly. Boil it first before serving to eliminate dangerous bacteria and parasites. Pig blood is a good source of protein, iron, and phosphorus for dogs.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Pig blood is rich in protein, riboflavin, iron, phosphorus, and other minerals that help maintain and repair a dog's muscles and tissues.

Risks

health-risks
  • Overconsumption of pig's blood might cause loose stool or diarrhea.
  • Pig blood goes off easily, even when kept refrigerated.
  • Pig blood is high in protein; excessive consumption can lead to weight gain and obesity.
  • Animal blood may contain harmful bacteria and parasites that can cause health issues.
health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Only use pig blood sourced from healthy livestock.
  • Boil the pig's blood to eliminate any potential bacteria and parasites.
  • For pig blood cake/curd, once boiled, let it cool down, then cut into small pieces, and add a small portion to your dog's food occasionally.

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