I've heard that it is bad for dogs yet I notice that a lot of dog food has Turkey in it . Whats the deal.
2006-12-06 05:07:25 · 14 answers · asked by jimbobob 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
God I hope it isn't bad for dogs, my dog LOVES turkey! :)
Like the others said, refrain from giving your dog the bones or skin - as long as the meats thoroughly cooked, it should be fine.
2006-12-06 05:14:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't that turkey is bad for dogs it's the bones from the turkey ! Because the bones splinter and can stick in the throat or tear the stomach.
2006-12-06 06:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by princesspj01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think those people may be referring to the Thanksgiving turkey, yes it is bad to give the skin and the bones.
Turkey in a high quality dog food is different and okay to feed your dog. You want to watch out for corn, by-products, wheat and other fillers when choosing a dog food. Talk to your vet about what ingredients are important and which are fillers. Remember, first and foremost, your dog is a carnivore. The first few ingredients of your dog food SHOULD be meat.
2006-12-06 05:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by KJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turkey _bones_ can be bad for dogs, because, like chicken bones, they can splinter and not pass through the digestive system properly. But I would think properly cooked turkey, cooled quickly to room temp, with no bones, would be an okay treat for your dog.
2006-12-06 05:09:44 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle F. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Turkey is fine. Maybe you heard about the skin being fatty and that being bad for dogs? That would be true, but the meat itself is just fine.
2006-12-06 05:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by LS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turkey is great for dogs, just not the fatty parts.
It really helps to feed a hyperactive dog a turkey based dog food..It helps them focus..
2006-12-06 05:27:34 · answer #6 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never heard of that before. Turkey is fine for them, just don't give him bones. Now about pork.....I'm not sure if pork is good for them. I don't think I ever saw pork in dog food.
2006-12-06 05:21:07 · answer #7 · answered by gothic_marionette 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The meat is very good for them....our dog loved us on turkey day, He got the leftovers! Bones and all!
2006-12-06 05:15:28 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
White meat turkey is good for dogs, no fat, no skin, no bones.
2006-12-06 05:22:29 · answer #9 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. My grandma gave Turkey to our dog, and she's fine
2006-12-06 05:21:17 · answer #10 · answered by LiL PumPkiN♥ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋