Can dogs eat Rabbit kidneys?

can dogs eat rabbit kidneysYes

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat rabbit kidneys? Yes, rabbit kidneys are beneficial to the nervous system, cognitive health, and skin and coat quality of dogs. Although rabbit kidneys have a lot of health perks, they should only be served in limited amounts because of their high cholesterol content.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Rabbit kidneys are great for dogs with food allergies. They contain high levels of protein, phosphorus, thiamin, riboflavin, zinc, and iron.
  • Rabbit kidneys are also a good source of vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, which promote a healthy nervous system and brain function, and benefit a dog's overall health.
  • Rabbit kidneys normally come with a good amount of fat called suet. This fat helps promote skin and coat health.

Risks

health-risks
  • Rabbit kidneys are high in fat and cholesterol.
  • If your dog has eaten a rabbit he found in the wild, he might potentially get infected by worms. You should take him to the vet; a deworming treatment may be given.
health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Source rabbit kidneys from farm-raised rabbits. Organs from wild rabbits are not safe for dogs.
  • Raw feeders feed rabbit kidneys to their dogs as part of their raw organ meat.
  • You can also cook rabbit kidneys by boiling, or you can sear them.
  • Feed rabbit kidneys to your dog in moderation.
  • If your dog has health issues that require him to be on a low-fat diet, such as pancreatitis, consult the veterinarian before giving rabbit kidneys to your dog.

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