Author: Blessing Otoro

Blessing Otoro is a certified canine nutritionist with over 4 years of experience in helping dogs live healthy through well-planned diets. Blessing started her journey from the lovely companionship she shared with Sophie, her gorgeous pup and the desire to know the science behind her nutritional needs.

I can think of a lot of things that will be good breakfast options for your pets. Let’s take a look at some of them: Commercial Dog Food This is a specially formulated dry or wet dog food. What makes it an appealing breakfast option is the complete nutrition it gives your pets. You just have to follow the feeding guidelines on the package to ensure they get the right amount of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals they need to start the day. Homemade Dog Food This is a great alternative to commercial dog food and with your vet’s guiding…

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Feeding your dog turkey liver is not a bad idea at all, but you have to cook it properly and feed them moderately.  What are the Benefits of Turkey Liver for My Dogs Turkey liver is rich in vitamin A, an important nutrient for maintaining healthy skin and vision. The organ also contains vitamin B12, which supports the formation of red blood cells and a healthy nervous system. Additionally, turkey liver is an excellent source of iron, zinc, and copper for your dogs. These important minerals for various body functions including boosting the immune system and enabling them to grow…

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The short answer is yes. However, it’s not that simple because there are certain things to consider as you’ll see when you continue reading.  Can I Feed My Dog Cooked Turkey Giblets? Yes, cooked turkey giblets, including the heart, gizzard, and liver, are perfectly safe and even beneficial for dogs because the cooking process eliminates harmful microbes, making them a wholesome treat. As a plus, turkey giblets are also packed with valuable nutrients like proteins, iron, and vitamins B and A. However, feeding them moderate amounts of this treat like 2-3 small once or twice weekly is exactly what I…

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In this respect, yes, your dogs can eat turkey gizzards, but only as an occasional treat. You also have to prepare it the correct way and feed your dogs the correct portion. What Parts of Turkey Are Safe for My Dogs? Turkey gizzards Turkey Gizzards are totally safe as it’s the organ in birds that grinds seeds and contains many healthy nutrients. The gizzard is essentially in an always active state, so dogs not only get these complementary proteins and iron but also the numerous associated benefits. The protein builds and repairs muscles while the iron improves your blood circulation.…

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Far be it from me to deny your dogs this delicious meal. However, the tricky part is whether should they eat raw or cooked turkey necks. A Brief Guide to Feeding Your Dogs Turkey Necks Here are some key points about your dogs eating turkey necks: Aren’t poultry bones dangerous for dogs? A lot of pet owners have expressed their concerns regarding the tendency of poultry bones to splinter and cause injuries or obstruction in their dog’s digestive tract or throat. However, this is mostly a problem with cooked bones because they’re brittle. This is why raw turkey necks are…

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I wouldn’t advise any dog owner to feed their furry pets mushrooms. While some of them may be safe for dogs, the rest are highly toxic and poisonous to them. And since it’s very difficult to know which ones are edible or toxic, it’s better to play it safe. This entails not feeding your dogs any type of mushroom at all unless you want to risk your pets becoming seriously ill or even dying. Of course you don’t want that. Even edible mushrooms may still be dangerous for your dogs and this makes it not worth the risk to your…

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As delicious as the cream of a mushroom soup is, I don’t recommend feeding it to your dogs and this isn’t just because of a bias against mushrooms, it applies to any cream soup. Aside from the mushrooms being toxic to dogs, the cream soup contains a lot of fat, added seasonings like onions and garlic, and sodium, which makes them harmful for your dogs to consume. So, if you must feed your dogs any kind of soup, it has to be low-sodium broths or dog-friendly vegetable purees. Is Cream of Mushroom Soup Safe for Dogs? The short answer is…

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