Thanksgiving is a great time of the year because it is a time when many of us gather with friends and family to give thanks for our blessings and to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company…not to mention share that fabulous meal!
If you’re enjoying a turkey dinner over the holidays, don’t forget your dog can get in on it too! There’s nothing wrong with feeding your dog the giblets (neck, liver, and heart) at parties when he has a turkey! When removing them from the bird, thaw them as usual, in a bowl, and then feed them to your dog outside or in a crate. Never thaw in the microwave as this destroys the natural enzymes in the meat and always thoroughly sanitize all surfaces that have come in contact with raw meat.
Organ meat is great for dogs as an occasional treat because it is packed with healthy vitamins and minerals. However, it is high in vitamin A, which can be harmful to dogs if ingested over a long period of time, so to avoid overdose, limit intake to no more than once a week or once a month. .
I have to say that every time my family has turkey for dinner, we never forget to feed the dog the giblets. She loves it and raw turkey bones are a great way to clean her teeth too! Remember that all giblets should be fed completely raw and should never be cooked. Cooking will make the bones sharp, splintery and dangerous, and it will take away the nutritional value of the food, so remember: ALWAYS RAW, your dog will thank you!