{"id":4328,"date":"2022-06-07T11:14:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T11:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/"},"modified":"2022-06-08T06:03:27","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T06:03:27","slug":"can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dogs eat ground turkey everyday?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#Can_dogs_eat_ground_turkey_everyday\" title=\"Can dogs eat ground turkey everyday?\">Can dogs eat ground turkey everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#Can_I_feed_my_dog_ground_turkey_everyday\" title=\"Can I feed my dog ground turkey everyday?\">Can I feed my dog ground turkey everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#How_much_ground_turkey_should_I_feed_my_dog\" title=\"How much ground turkey should I feed my dog?\">How much ground turkey should I feed my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#Is_it_OK_to_feed_dogs_cooked_ground_turkey\" title=\"Is it OK to feed dogs cooked ground turkey?\">Is it OK to feed dogs cooked ground turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#Is_ground_turkey_easy_to_digest_dogs\" title=\"Is ground turkey easy to digest dogs?\">Is ground turkey easy to digest dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#Is_ground_turkey_or_chicken_better_for_dogs\" title=\"Is ground turkey or chicken better for dogs?\">Is ground turkey or chicken better for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#How_long_do_you_boil_ground_turkey_for_dogs\" title=\"How long do you boil ground turkey for dogs?\">How long do you boil ground turkey for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#How_do_you_boil_ground_turkey_for_dogs\" title=\"How do you boil ground turkey for dogs?\">How do you boil ground turkey for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#Can_dogs_eat_scrambled_eggs\" title=\"Can dogs eat scrambled eggs?\">Can dogs eat scrambled eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#Do_vets_recommend_homemade_dog_food\" title=\"Do vets recommend homemade dog food?\">Do vets recommend homemade dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#Does_ground_turkey_give_dogs_diarrhea\" title=\"Does ground turkey give dogs diarrhea?\">Does ground turkey give dogs diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#Is_cheese_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is cheese bad for dogs?\">Is cheese bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#Can_Turkey_Bones_kill_dogs\" title=\"Can Turkey Bones kill dogs?\">Can Turkey Bones kill dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#Does_ground_turkey_cause_gas_in_dogs\" title=\"Does ground turkey cause gas in dogs?\">Does ground turkey cause gas in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday\/#What_is_the_healthiest_meat_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the healthiest meat for dogs?\">What is the healthiest meat for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_ground_turkey_everyday\"><\/span>Can dogs eat ground turkey everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">The short answer is \u201cyes and no.\u201d Turkey is not toxic to dogs. It is an ingredient in many commercial dog foods and is rich in nutrients like protein, riboflavin, and phosphorous. When cooked plain, under the guidance of a veterinarian, it can be an essential part of a homemade dog food diet.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-feed-my-dog-ground-turkey-everyday\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_dog_ground_turkey_everyday\"><\/span>Can I feed my dog ground turkey everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Experts say YES, ground turkey is a healthy, nutritious protein that will keep your dog full of energy. There are plenty of DIY cooked recipes you can use to incorporate ground turkey into your pet\u2019s daily diet.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i2vmJS8NYyU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-ground-turkey-should-i-feed-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_ground_turkey_should_I_feed_my_dog\"><\/span>How much ground turkey should I feed my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Founders Veterinary Clinic, you should feed your dog 1\/4 to 1\/3 pound of meat per day for each 20 pounds of his body weight.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-feed-dogs-cooked-ground-turkey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_feed_dogs_cooked_ground_turkey\"><\/span>Is it OK to feed dogs cooked ground turkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ground turkey, as long as it\u2019s plain and has no additives, is also perfectly healthy for dogs.\u00a0 The seasoning added to cooked turkey can irritate your dog\u2019s bowels and cause digestive issues, such as vomiting and diarrhea. Turkey is often seasoned with garlic and onions, both of which are toxic to dogs.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i2vmJS8NYyU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-ground-turkey-easy-to-digest-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ground_turkey_easy_to_digest_dogs\"><\/span>Is ground turkey easy to digest dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes! Turkey is a lean protein that is highly digestible and helps build muscles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-123534\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-ground-turkey-easy-to-digest-dogs-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Is ground turkey easy to digest dogs?\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-ground-turkey-easy-to-digest-dogs-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-ground-turkey-easy-to-digest-dogs-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-ground-turkey-easy-to-digest-dogs-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-ground-turkey-easy-to-digest-dogs-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-ground-turkey-easy-to-digest-dogs-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-ground-turkey-easy-to-digest-dogs-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-ground-turkey-or-chicken-better-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ground_turkey_or_chicken_better_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is ground turkey or chicken better for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So if your dog suffers from an acute or chronic inflammatory condition, be it. there are those that feel that turkey is a better protein than chicken as turkey won\u2019t exacerbate any inflammation already in the body. It should be noted, though, that chicken is the most common food allergen in dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-you-boil-ground-turkey-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_you_boil_ground_turkey_for_dogs\"><\/span>How long do you boil ground turkey for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boiled Turkey for a Dog\u2019s Bland Diet<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Chop 1\/2 cup turkey into small bite-size pieces, or grind the turkey if you have access to a meat grinder.<\/li>\n<li>Place the turkey in a pan with about 3 cups water and bring it to a boil.<\/li>\n<li>Boil the turkey until it is cooked all the way through, usually about 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-boil-ground-turkey-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_boil_ground_turkey_for_dogs\"><\/span>How do you boil ground turkey for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Place the water, ground turkey, rice, and rosemary into a large Dutch oven. Stir until the ground turkey is broken up and evenly distributed throughout the mixture; bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YgnCAc65UOM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xg4Db0azPU0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-eat-scrambled-eggs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_scrambled_eggs\"><\/span>Can dogs eat scrambled eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs should never eat raw or undercooked eggs.\u00a0 Some foods can lose nutrients while they are cooked, but the protein in eggs isn\u2019t. Cooking really helps make them more digestible. So however they are prepared\u2013boiled, scrambled, sunny side up\u2013cooked is best for your dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-vets-recommend-homemade-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_vets_recommend_homemade_dog_food\"><\/span>Do vets recommend homemade dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While popular, vets generally don\u2019t recommend making your own raw dog food because of the risk of bacterial contamination or possible public health risks. If your dog has any medical issues, consult with a vet or veterinary nutritionist to make sure the homemade diet works for your pet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-ground-turkey-give-dogs-diarrhea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_ground_turkey_give_dogs_diarrhea\"><\/span>Does ground turkey give dogs diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gastrointestinal distress is also a side effect of turkey consumption for our dogs. It is not uncommon for dogs who ingest turkey to suffer with diarrhea, cramps, and vomiting. Dehydration from excessive vomiting is also a concern.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gFBtimA1_Ho\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-cheese-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cheese_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is cheese bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While cheese can be safe to feed to your dog, there are some things to remember. Cheese is high in fat, and feeding too much to your dog regularly can cause weight gain and lead to obesity. Even more problematic, it could lead to pancreatitis, a serious and potentially fatal illness in dogs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AW2K-6OO-RQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-turkey-bones-kill-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Turkey_Bones_kill_dogs\"><\/span>Can Turkey Bones kill dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cooked bones can splinter and cause severe internal damage to dogs. Turkey bones from table scraps are absolutely off-limits, along with any other cooked bones.\u00a0 Dogs may enjoy consuming turkey necks or larger bones. Their strong stomach acid helps break the bones down, and kill potential bacteria.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-ground-turkey-cause-gas-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_ground_turkey_cause_gas_in_dogs\"><\/span>Does ground turkey cause gas in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs and cats need a lot of protein in their diets, but too much meat can be a cause of particularly stinky gas. Meat, especially red meat, contains a lot of sulfur, some of which will make its way into the large intestine. When gut bacteria get to work on sulfur, the gasses they produce truly reek.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-123535\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Does-ground-turkey-cause-gas-in-dogs.webp\" alt=\"Does ground turkey cause gas in dogs?\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Does-ground-turkey-cause-gas-in-dogs.webp 520w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Does-ground-turkey-cause-gas-in-dogs-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-healthiest-meat-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_healthiest_meat_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the healthiest meat for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chicken, turkey, lean ground beef, and chuck steak or roast are animal-based proteins, which help dogs grow strong. A few rules apply: Always cook meat well. Never serve it raw or undercooked.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">Why does ground turkey upset my stomach?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Food Intolerance<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re intolerant to turkey, your digestive system has a difficult time digesting the proteins found in the meat.\u00a0 If you lack the necessary enzyme to digest the proteins in turkey, inflammation and swelling can develop, causing stomach pain, gas, bloating, cramping, nausea and diarrhea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Posts On Dogs Eat Ground Turkey Everyday :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do you know if a turkey likes you?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-golden-retrievers-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What should Golden Retrievers eat?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-wild-turkey-hurt-my-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can a wild turkey hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-dried-meat-good-for-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is dried meat good for dogs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-organ-meat-is-best-for-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What organ meat is best for dogs?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can dogs eat ground turkey everyday?Can I feed my dog ground turkey everyday?How much ground turkey should I feed my dog?Is it OK to feed dogs cooked ground turkey?Is ground turkey easy to digest dogs?Is ground turkey or chicken better for dogs?How long do you boil ground turkey for dogs?How do you&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":123537,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4328","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Can-dogs-eat-ground-turkey-everyday.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4328"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4328"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4328\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":123536,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4328\/revisions\/123536"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4328"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4328"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}