Lots
of great information about is turkey bad for dogs.
Most types of meat aren’t bad for
your dog but that doesn’t mean you want to load them up on turkey. Should you
give it to your dog, make sure you give them the trim parts of the turkey. The
skin has the most fat and that can be difficult for your dog to digest
properly.
Pancreatitis is a serious health
problem for dogs, and it stems from a diet that is high in fat. Some dogs can
develop Pancreatitis the first time they consume turkey in an acute version.
This means that it is very serious and it comes on very suddenly. For other
dogs though the combination of eating fatty foods adds up and they suffer from
chronic Pancreatitis.
While that isn’t as severe in
nature, it will continue to be a problem and not go away. It will also
eventually cause a break down for the other vital organs because the pancreas
won’t be able to properly break down enzymes from foods that are consumed. As a
result a dog may be eating well but not getting the proper nutritional value it
really needs.
Other serious health problems that
can stem from a dog eating turkey include Cushing’s Disease and Kidney Disease.
To help ensure your dog doesn’t suffer from such problems it is just best to
refrain from feeding them such items. Don’t leave leftovers out on a counter
either as the smell is very appealing to dogs. They may jump up there and
consume large portions of the meat even if they have never done anything like
that before.
The bones from the turkey can cause
a dog to choke because they are small and brittle. You definitely want to make
sure your dog doesn’t have access to this part of the turkey. When you take out
the trash from such a meal, make sure you have a lid that can’t be pushed off.
You don’t want to feed your dog any
types of turkey lunch meat at all. This type of meat has been processed and has
too many additives that really aren’t healthy for your dog to consume. Take
some time to read the packaging and you will quickly see what I am talking about.
In place of turkey, you can offer
your dog some lean chicken. This is a great source of protein for them.
However, if your dog has some types of medical problems then protein isn’t good
for them. Make sure you have a good idea of what your dog can benefit from
before offering it.
While turkey may smell good, it is
best to not offer your dog any of it just to be on the safe side. The fact that
there are many types of antibiotics used to raise turkeys can also create
health problems for dogs. Some of that material can be passed along when they
eat it.
If you have given your dog turkey in
the past without any problems, that doesn’t give the green light for it to
continue. You could be contributing to serious health problems without
realizing it.