Can dogs eat chicken liver?

1. Benefits of eating chicken liver for dogs

1. Enriching blood

Chicken liver It is rich in iron, which can replenish blood for dogs with anemia.

2. Increase nutrition

For dogs with poor nutrition or thin constitution, the high protein content in chicken liver can allow them to increase nutrition and enhance their physical fitness.

3. Enhance resistance

Dogs prone to colds and diarrhea can take advantage of the high vitamin A content of chicken liver to maintain the integrity of respiratory and digestive tract epithelial cells. , to enhance the body’s resistance.

4. Eye health

Chicken liver is rich in vitamin A, which can maintain the health of dogs’ eyes and prevent dry eyes and vision loss in dogs.

5. Stimulate appetite

For dogs with poor appetite or serious illness and no appetite, the good palatability of chicken liver can be used to stimulate appetite and gradually restore digestive tract function.

2. Disadvantages of eating too much chicken liver

1. Obesity

The cholesterol in the internal organs is higher, especially for dogs and dogs who are already obese. For some dogs with "three highs", eating offal will cause even more harm. Since chicken liver is rich in fat and carbohydrates, dogs that eat liver for a long time will have excess energy and become obese. Being too obese will increase the incidence of diabetes, pancreatitis, and cardiovascular disease.

Treatment: Pay attention to daily weight control, eat a light diet, feed the dog regularly and quantitatively, and increase the amount of exercise for the dog.

2. Vitamin A poisoning

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is very helpful for the eyes, skin, and bone health of dogs, but it has a Disadvantages: It will accumulate in the body. Dogs’ long-term food is mainly chicken liver. If the amount consumed is too large, the excess will accumulate in the body. As the dosage increases, vitamin A poisoning will occur.

Treatment: Generally, you only need to stop feeding chicken liver, enrich the diversity of the dog's food, and give it balanced nutrition. The vitamin A accumulated in the body will be slowly metabolized.

3. Lumbar vertebra problems

If dogs eat too much chicken liver, excess vitamin A will accelerate the loss of calcium and phosphorus in the body, causing bones to soften and destroy bone cells, thus Causes various lumbar problems; and dogs eating chicken liver mixed with rice/steamed buns can easily lead to obesity, which will put pressure on the dog's waist. Coupled with problems such as bone softening, the dog's lumbar spine will be injured.

Treatment: If the dog is unfortunately paralyzed due to lumbar problems, the owner must send the dog to a doctor for treatment in time.

4. Skin problems

On the one hand, it is caused by malnutrition of dogs, and on the other hand, because most of the chicken feed eaten by chickens contains growth promoters, and these chemicals need to go through Chicken liver metabolism. Dogs that eat chicken livers for a long time and ingest these chemicals may cause food allergies or chronic poisoning, which may lead to skin problems.

Treatment: If you want to improve your dog’s skin problems and make it look more beautiful, you still need a nutritious diet.

5. Urinary system stones

Chicken liver contains the largest amount of vitamin A. If it accumulates too much, it will lead to a large loss of calcium and phosphorus. Then these lost calcium and phosphorus will be The kidneys, bladder, and urethra of the urinary system metabolize it. During the metabolism process, some of it will be deposited in these organs of the urinary system. Over time, bladder stones, kidney stones, and urethral stones will be formed.

Processing:

1. If you find that your dog is in pain and screaming when urinating, or has difficulty urinating, frequent urination, blood in the urine, etc., take your dog to the doctor in time;

2. Dogs drinking too little water or drinking tap water are also one of the reasons for the formation of stones. You can usually give your dog pure water or cool boiled water.

3. Feed chicken liver scientifically

1. Because dog food and other foods contain vitamin A, owners do not need to feed their dogs extra vitamin A. Nutrients.

2. Dogs can eat chicken liver 1-2 times a week. Pay attention to the amount of chicken liver each time. Adult dogs cannot exceed 150g, and puppies cannot exceed 100g.

According to the NRC dog nutrition standards, each dog’s daily intake of vitamin A cannot exceed 60,000IU, and the content of chicken liver per 100g is about 50,000IU, and what we give to dogs Dog food and other foods contain vitamin A, so if you eat too much chicken liver, vitamin A will exceed the standard.

3. The chicken livers given to dogs must be boiled in plain water. You can add less salt, but you cannot give dogs chicken livers cooked in delicatessens.