Raw liver for dogs?

Question

Someone has asked if raw chicken is good for dogs and I know from a previous question that this seems to be the best option for feeding chicken to a dog, but is it OK to give them raw liver? My dogs love liver and I usually cook it but today they wanted it raw and got it. Is that OK for them?
It made me want to heave though, that's for sure.

Usually when I take it out of the packet to cook it they get to drink the blood that remains. I always assumed it was good for them. The liver is an extra treat with their main meal, it's not all they have to eat.

I hope that liver's in a bag frogspawn.
There's not enough liver in the world to make up the value of my dogs. You keep your liver and I'll keep my doggies, thank you.

Answer 1

Liver is perfectly safe to feed raw to your dog - just be careful not to give them too much at once because it can give a dog Dire Rear! Raw meat is natural diet to a dog, they have far stronger digestive juices to kill off all the buggies which is why they can eat such disgusting things with no ill effects.

Answer 2

If it's from a supermarket fridge then it's probably alright. It's "human" grade meat so there aren't any ulcers or anything like that that could be bad for your dogs. But I'd only give them raw liver and kidney every now and again because feeding them only that can cause deficiencys. Probably the best animal to get it from may be the cow. Try to avoid sheep/mutton if you can because hydatid tapeworm can be gotten if there are ulcers (I think that's the word I'm looking for) in the meat.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

It's fine.

But usually when I try to give raw liver to a dog for the first time, they look at it kinda funny and aren't sure if it's edible. Once they're used to it they love it.

Answer 5

Sounds like a fair trade. I've got 3lbs of raw liver in my pocket - what kind of dogs do you have and how many with 3lbs of raw liver buy?

Answer 6

I do not think Raw liver could be life threatening but It is better to give the liver a quick stiff fry.

Answer 7

humans eat raw liver with the blood running out in fact before the war a person who had tuberculosis had to eat it first thing in the morning so im sure if humans can and do eat it then its OK for your doggies infact i would think it was good for them so carry on Fiona and give them some more for a treat (you don't have to watch them)

Answer 8

There is a controversy over feeding dogs raw meat. The concern is that it will leave traces of salmonella on their muzzle that can easily be transferred to a human, child or adult when they pet the dog. Or from the dogs tongue to its people when he licks them.
Personally, after experiencing the aftermath of a neighbors dog, who gets raw meat regularly, I would never feed it to my guys. The resultant diarrhea is horrendous. And the dog's need to go almost uncontrollable.
I'd thing twice before ever feeding to your dogs, you might be sorry.

Answer 9

Yes it is perfectly safe! I give my pegkinese raw liver when shes pregnant its really healthly for her.

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