Can dogs eat Lamb ears?

can dogs eat lamb earsYes

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat lamb ears? Yes. Rich in manganese, proteins, and other nutrients, lamb ears are good for dogs. Lamb ears with fur serves as a natural toothbrush too, removing plaque and tartar buildup. Supervise dogs when feeding them lamb ears since they may accidentally get stuck in their windpipes.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Lamb ears are a good source of protein, which is necessary for muscle development and cell repair.
  • Lamb ears are rich in manganese, which are essential in maintaining strong joints and healthy ligaments in dogs.
  • Lamb ears with fur act as a natural cleaner of a dog's intestines. They are also natural toothbrushes. Chewing and gnawing at the lamb ear remove plaque buildup, which keeps the teeth clean.
  • Lamb ears are softer chew treats and highly digestible; they are suitable for dogs of all ages and can be given to teething puppies.

Risks

health-risks
  • Lamb ears are small, large dogs can swallow them whole, and they can get stuck in the dog's throat.
  • Lamb ears might cause digestive upsets to some dogs.
health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Give lamb ears to your dog occasionally as a treat.

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