Can dogs eat Turkey hearts?

can dogs eat turkey heartsYes

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat turkey hearts? Yes, turkey heart is nutritious for dogs. It is low in fat, high in protein, and loaded with iron, phosphorus, thiamine, and vitamin B12. But feed turkey hearts to dogs in moderation to avoid nutritional imbalance.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Turkey hearts are naturally low in fat and high in quality proteins that help promote a dog's muscle health.
  • Turkey hearts are nutrient-dense muscle meat. They have high levels of iron, phosphorus, copper, selenium, thiamin, vitamins B6 and B12, and zinc which are all beneficial to a dog's health.
  • Turkey hearts also contains taurine, which is good for a dog's cardiovascular and eye health.

Risks

health-risks
  • Excessive consumption of turkey hearts and other organs could cause vitamin A overdose in dogs.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Source organ meat from free-range or organic turkeys.
  • Turkey hearts can be given to dogs raw or cooked.
  • Give turkey hearts to your dog in moderation.
  • Commercial turkey heart dog treats are available off the shelf.

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