A few years ago, I watched a news report that said the left-over turkey from a holiday dinner can kill a dog. As I recall, it said that for dogs, turkey can cause internal bleeding or something. Is that true?
2007-12-26 08:42:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
ive never heard this.
as far as i know as long as theres no bones it will be fine.
ive been giving my dogs turkey ever xmas for years
2007-12-26 08:46:47 · answer #1 · answered by sunshineee (: 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bones and skin are bad, but the meat is fine. Bones can get caught in throat or cause blockages, so they're no good. Turkey skin is high in fat, and a high dose of fat when the dog is not used to it, can cause pancreatitis, which is life-threatening.
But the turkey meat itself is not harmful to dogs. If they aren't used to it, too much can cause an upset tummy and diahrea. So only give a little bit at first. If they don't get diahrea, you can give a little more the next day. Just try not to overdo it!
2007-12-26 09:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie O'Labrador 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I second and third the no bones thing. Meat from the turkey should be fine in small amounts, but remove some of tis normal meal to compensate for the extra given.
2007-12-26 08:53:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to give your dog some leftovers, make sure you do not give him more than 5- 10% amount of the daily calories needed. Usually what happens is that we give our dogs the fat off of the meat without any vegetables and cereals, and feeding this to a dog does not provide enough nutrition nor can it be considered a balanced diet. Avoid giving your dog ham or sweets; most dogs love sweets but they can be very harmful to a dog's health.
2007-12-26 08:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by Elizabeth W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had dogs all my life and have given them all turkey at the holidays. I have never heard that turkey is bad for them. You dont want to stuff your dog full though. Everything in moderation.
2007-12-26 08:49:10 · answer #5 · answered by niteshade 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your vet is describing acute pancreatits caused by the high fat content of Thanx table scraps - not the turkey itself. Turkey is great for dogs and is an ingredient in several high-quality commercial dog foods. Depends on what kind of turkey though. If its cold cuts or prepared turkey (e.g. medallions, etc.) - look out for nitrates and sodium. I believe Whole Foods, Fresh Market, etc. sell nasty stuff-free turkey cold cuts etc.
2016-04-11 01:47:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had this very same issue arise several yrs.ago for a lady-friend of mine.
Her dog developed some stomach issues & she was told in no uncertain
words,...by a well acknowledged vet,...
NEVER feed turkey OR turkey gravey to a dog!!!
It is TOO rich for their stomach & will cause severe distress for them.
2007-12-26 09:11:29 · answer #7 · answered by huppercupper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turkey dont kill, bones do. How about a little dressing on the side too.
2007-12-26 08:47:50 · answer #8 · answered by shazaamazam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turkey bones are dangerous for dogs as they can splinter and cause internal damage. Turkey meat is fine, and probably much appreciated. As with all foods outside your dog's normal diet, moderation is the key.
2007-12-26 08:47:19 · answer #9 · answered by Nita 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never hear that one. I often prepare my dog food with turkey instead of chicken. My guys love it. NO BONES though.
2007-12-26 08:51:14 · answer #10 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that really old, like a few week old turkey is not good for dogs
2007-12-26 08:52:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋