Dogs love to chew, and instinctively chew to eat, play or simply because They. Are. Bored. So, give them something to chew about. I can promise, your dogs are gonna love these stinky feet!
Can dogs eat chicken feet?
Chicken and duck feet consist of skin, connective tissue, and cartilage. They are naturally safe, nutritious, and fully digestible for dogs, so yes, your dog can eat them. They’re also an excellent alternative to rawhide.
These not so attractive treats have many health benefits and are definitely worth adding into your canines diet.
You can feed them raw, freeze-dried or dehydrated. Raw chicken or duck feet have the same health benefits as dried. Let’s cover all you need to know about incorporating these as a natural dog treat.
Duck and chicken feet are completely safe, will not splinter and dogs love the crunchiness of them. The whole foot is digestible, even the nails, although some people prefer to remove or clip them before serving (if they don’t happen to be nail free). There’s a long list of valuable health benefits too.
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Nutritional Benefits
- Rich in glucosamine, chondroitin, and collagen. This is good for dogs with joint issues and osteoporosis and can improve mobility. In fact, one chicken foot has the same amount of glucosamine as the daily dose of an average joint supplement. These are great for older dogs.
- Vitamins A and C, zinc, potassium, iron, magnesium, copper, selenium, niacin and omega fatty acids. Lots of good stuff!
- High in calcium and phosphate which is essential for strong bones and cartilage.
- Rich in protein, iron, and amino acids which is great for growing and active dogs.
- Anti-inflammatory benefits
- Low in fat
- Helps to maintain dental hygiene: The crunching action helps clean the teeth by scraping away left over food and plaque.
- You can use these to replace dental chews as a natural way to clean the teeth. My dogs have never been a fan of the greenies anyway.
