can dogs eat turkey meat safely ?

Answer 1

Yes, but NO BONES and watch the skin. Chicken and turkey have an enzyme in the skin that can cause pancreatitis, and you will know when they have it because one of the symptoms is diarrhea.

I used to roast turkey breasts and feed my dog that as her protein mixed with steamed rice, non-fat yogurt, pumpkin or carrots and mashed green beans. Never had a problem.

Answer 2

Turkey meat is fine for dogs. Just in moderation, and make sure there are no bones.

Answer 3

Most commerchal brands of food have turkey as an ingredient. Like Iams for example

Answer 4

My vet recommends white meat turkey no dark meat, no skin or fat and definitely no bones.

Answer 5

Turkey breast is okay. No skin. Not the processed turkey sandwich meats, because there is too much salt in it.

Answer 6

Many cannot. There is something called PANCREATITIS. It can cause big VET BILLS and even death for the dog. It is common around Thanksgiving and Christmas due to the increase in dog eating turkey and ham.

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1580&articleid=335

Answer 7

raw yes, cooked with bones no as the bones can splinter, cooked without bones yes.
If you are interested in feeding your dogs a raw diet check into yahoo groups Rawpyrs and they can tell you where a vet is in your area that supports raw feeding and can help you decide how best to feed your individual dog.

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

Hell no the bones will kill the dog!

Answer 10

yes! just no pork or ham!