Can Puppies Have Turkey?

Question

we just got a new puppy and we were wondering if she could have a little turkey this thanksgiving. Also to be helpful can you name and foods puppies really can not have. Thank you!

Answer 1

Well you can give your dog a homemade thanksgiving day dinner. There is a canned puppy dog food by Merrick that has all the nice turkey in it. And it is for puppies so it is going to be good.

It is not at my petsmart, but it will be at any specality pet food store. And my dog craves for this, because it is made from actual food. You could eat it if you want.

http://www.merrickpetcare.com/store/detail.php?c=15&s=20313

Here is another product:
http://www.merrickpetcare.com/store/detail.php?c=15&s=21666

This way, you do not have to give your dog table scraps.

Answer 2

Yes, you can give the puppy a small piece of turkey meat or a giblet. Raw is better for the dog than cooked, but cooked is still okay.

No cooked turkey bones, those can splinter when eaten and cause problems for the dog. Raw turkey bones are okay, but you won't have raw bones from a thanksgiving turkey because the entire turkey is cooked as one peice instead of separated.

Remember, everything in moderation. Too much of something a dog isn't used to eating can cause digestive upset, such as vomiting and/or diarrhea. Treats/snacks/extras should make up no more than 10% of your dog's diet.

Many people call anything humans eat "human food", but in reality, things like meat and vegetables are just plain "food". Dog food is not some magical substance, it has ingredients. If you read the back of the dog food bag, you will see it has meat and vegetables/fruits, things that are good for both dogs and humans.

"Human foods" that dogs should not eat are things like potato chips, french fries, cookies, greasy food, cooked bones, etc.

Here are some things that are *SAFE* to give to dogs (there are many more "safe" things as well, my advice is to do a little bit of research before feeding something you don't know is safe or not):
- carrots
- green beans
- peas (I prefer to give them still in the pod)
- lettuce
- strawberries
- blueberries
- apples (fruit only; the seeds contain toxins)
- kiwi
- blackberries
- raspberries
- bananas
- peanut butter (great for kong stuffing)
- plain no-fat yogurt (great for kong stuffing)
- canned pumpkin
- raw meat and giblets

Here are some things that are *TOXIC* to dogs:
- http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_poisonsafe
- http://www.acreaturecomfort.com/toxic.htm

One more thing, don't feed your dog from the table, else you will create a 'begger'. Anything you give your dog to eat should either be in the form of a training treat or be in the dog's food bowl.
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Answer 3

mine get whole raw turkey wings fairly often, bones and all. It's great for them. A few pieces of cooked thanksgiving turkey won't hurt your dog. She might have the runs for a day if she isn't used to it, but it will pass, and she will be fine. Just NO NO NO NO cooked bones. Raw bones are fine.
Foods that puppies cannot have:
onions, cholocate, grapes/raisins and crappy grocery store food ,that;s the worst.

Answer 4

Dogs need a high protein diet. I occasionally fed mine some freeze-dried chicken & turkey peices as a treat (re-moisened w/ warm water). I don't see the harm in giving them some meat (chicken, turkey, lamb, etc...) on occasion as a snack so long as it isn't seasoned w/ anything. Just don't get carried away or it'll be something that they expect :)

Answer 5

Chicken is good. But I do recommend for you to stick to pup/dog food. One dog biscuit is equal to 27 grams of lean chicken.

Good human food: vegetables (should be cooked and minced) and fruits (lil bits of apple or orange or carrots). Yogurt and oats are good, too. Low fat yogurt has good bacteria and aids digestion

Bad food: chocolates - has theobromine which dogs can't process; if the dog has too much of it, heart and breathing rate increases. Lollipops and other candies. Sweets are bad for dog's teeth.

Good dog diet: grilled chicken, fresh veggies, brown rice with a high quality dog kibble. This can be done once or 2x a week just to keep meals interesting. It is sometimes good to mix the above-mentioned human food w/ dog food.

Have a great time w/ your pup :)

Answer 6

yes long has it just the meat and it cut up don't give it any of the bones it could chock on it .also make sure you don't feed it around the table that's how dogs start begging for food is when they realize they can get free hand outs under the table .

Ps
here a puppy care site

Answer 7

DO NOT feed your dog from the table! If you do want to make him something a bit more special, make boiled chicken and white rice! Buy one of those doggy gravies and put some on top!
Remember, changing the dog's diet too quickly could result in diarrhea. The rice and chicken though are good for sensitive stomachs.

Use chicken breast with no bones and take the skin off. Cut it into small pieces then boil it. Boil the white rice too. The gravy can be found in petco. Pour a small amount on top and mix it up!

Answer 8

DO NOT give him the entire rosating pan with all the fat from a 20 lb turkey or any bones. a small square of meat as a treat would be OK.

NO no foods onion (a trace in a sauce is OK) chocolate, grapes/rasins. Any large quantity especally of fatty food...

Answer 9

Turkey is fine as long as the skin is removed. A few things to avoid during the Holidays: fat, sugar, onions, holly berries,chocolate. For a complete list, go to:vetinfo4dogs.com. They have a great site with tons of info on toxins.

Answer 10

Will depend on on the context really. Which is better as a snack - fruits for me personally. It's tastier and gives you that little of sweetness. Which can be better as a snack if you are trying hard to minimize back on sugar and lose weight vegetables