Can dogs eat Foie gras?

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Overview

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Although foie gras offers small amounts of nutrients to dogs, excessive or regular consumption is discouraged. Foie gras is very high in fat, which can cause many health issues in dogs, such as pancreatitis.

Risks

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  • Foie gras is the fattened liver of duck or goose. It is high in fat and cholesterol; it has about 86% fat content.
  • The high-fat content of foie gras is unhealthy for dogs. In addition, it can cause inflammation of the pancreas in dogs.
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Servings

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  • Although foie gras is not toxic to dogs, they are not recommended as a dog treat.
  • Avoid giving foie gras to dogs with pancreatitis.

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