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Can dogs eat Chicken?

Amy Green
2 min readMay 29, 2020

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Amongst the questions we commonly get asked by owners, what dogs can and can’t eat, is right up there. The topic is continually a source of confusion. After all, dogs and humans digest and metabolise differently. Therefore, we can’t just serve them the same grub we’re cooking for dinner. We all know dogs love a juicy steak or tasty bone. But can dogs eat chicken? Well, that’s where things get a little more complicated. Follow us through a quick guide to the ins and outs of how to feed poultry to your pooches.

Can I cook it?

Cooked chicken is safe for dogs to eat. I mean, loads of dog foods contain it. Actually, chicken is great for dogs, providing a fantastic source of lean protein, rich in vitamin B6. Chicken helps heart health and even prevents bone loss over time. Feel free to add chicken to your dog’s bowl as a substitute or as a treat with their meal.

So, what’s the confusion? It seems straightforward enough.

Well, firstly, you need to be aware that some dogs are allergic to chicken. In fact, it ranks among the top ten allergy-inducing foods. So, if your dog begins to suffer digestive or stomach-related symptoms after eating chicken, find out if they’re actually allergic.

It might not just be the chicken. If you’re cooking the chicken as part of a…

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Amy Green
Amy Green

Written by Amy Green

Hi I’m Amy — travel blogger, dog lover, digital marketer. I write mainly about Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia. Getting into drones!

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