Overview
Can dogs eat rabbit liver? Yes, dogs can safely eat rabbit liver as long as it comes from farm-raised rabbits. Avoid organs sourced from wild rabbits since they are prevalent carriers of tapeworms, which are highly transmittable to dogs.
Can dogs eat Rabbit liver?
Benefits
- Rabbit liver is protein-rich; it is great for dogs, as long as it is from farm-raised rabbits. Organs from wild rabbits are not safe for dogs.
- Rabbit livers are great for dogs with food allergies.
- Rabbit liver is an excellent source of vitamins A and B, essential minerals like copper, zinc, iron, niacin, and phosphorus, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Risks
- Rabbit liver is high in fat and cholesterol.
- If your dog has eaten a rabbit he found in the wild, he might potentially get infected by worms. You should take him to the vet; a deworming treatment may be given.
Servings
- Source rabbit livers from farm-raised rabbits. Organs from wild rabbits are not safe for dogs.
- Raw feeders feed rabbit livers to their dogs as part of their 5% raw organ meat.
- You can also cook rabbit liver by boiling it, or you can sear it.
- Feed organ meat like rabbit liver to your dog in moderation.
- If your dog has health issues that require him to be on a low-fat diet, such as pancreatitis, consult the veterinarian before giving rabbit liver to your dog.
