Alice White
Chicken is one of the most popular types of meat. But what should you watch out for if you want to give the dog some of the lean poultry meat? We have put together the most important information on feeding raw and cooked chicken for you.
This is How Healthy Cooked Chicken is for Dogs
Chicken is lean, white meat that, along with beef, is one of the most popular types of meat in dog bowls. There are many good reasons for this because chicken is easy to digest, low in fat, lean, and comparatively cheap. Cooked chicken, chicken entrails as well as dry food or wet food made from chicken meat is suitable for dogs of all ages and can be prepared in a variety of ways by combining it with other ingredients such as vegetables, fruit, or cereals. The nutritional values of chicken are also impressive. The following nutrients are contained per 100 grams of meat:
- With only four to five grams of fat, chicken is particularly lean.
- The protein content of around 25 grams supplies the muscles and nerves of the dog with important proteins.
- Chicken does not contain carbohydrates or sugar.
- Minerals such as magnesium, iron, and calcium are contained in healthy proportions in the meat.
- Offal such as chicken hearts and chicken stomachs strengthen the immune system with valuable raw protein and raw fat.
Only Process Raw Chicken Fresh
Whether or not dogs should eat raw chicken is controversial. When eating raw chicken there is a risk that the meat contains infectious agents such as salmonella.
To prevent infection, do not give your dog raw chicken.
If you choose to feed your dog raw chicken, buy only fresh meat from an unbroken cold chain and process the chicken immediately.
Chicken with Rice as a Light Food for the Dog
Cooked lean chicken is particularly suitable as a light food for dogs with digestive problems. If your dog shows symptoms such as gas, diarrhea, vomiting, or food intolerance, you can serve him some cooked chicken. The most popular recipe is to prepare cooked chicken with cooked, unsalted rice. The light food with chicken provides the dog with easily digestible proteins and carbohydrates, while the stomach and intestines can relax.
Chicken Bones are Dangerous to Dogs
If there are leftover scraps and bones after processing chicken, the temptation to give them to the dog is great.
But be careful: chicken bones are absolutely taboo for dogs.
Like all types of poultry, chickens have air-filled bones that chip quickly. The sharp-edged bone fragments can lead to serious injuries if eaten, for example, cuts in the mouth, in the esophagus or even in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, never give your dog chicken bones to nibble or eat. Chewing products made from dried chicken necks, chicken feet or chicken wings are a safe alternative.
