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โš ๏ธ Use caution for dogs

Can dogs eat turkey?

Protein ยท Dog food safety
โš ๏ธ Use caution. Plain cooked turkey is fine. Thanksgiving turkey is not safe.

Why?

Plain cooked turkey is a good protein source used in many dog foods. It is lean and digestible.

How much can dogs have?

A few pieces of plain cooked turkey as a treat.

What to watch out for

Thanksgiving turkey is NOT safe โ€” it is typically seasoned with garlic, onions, and herbs that are toxic to dogs. The skin is very fatty and can trigger pancreatitis. Never give turkey bones โ€” cooked bones splinter.

Plain onlyNo bonesNo seasoningsPancreatitis risk

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