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Can dogs eat Turkey wings?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat turkey wings? Yes, dogs can eat turkey wings. They are a good source of high-quality lean protein. They also contain essential minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium. But do not feed cooked turkey wings to dogs as the bones can break into sharp fragments, causing mouth injury.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Unlike chicken wings, turkey wings are considered dark meat, they are high in protein which supports muscle development and tissue repair in dogs.
  • Turkey wings are also high in selenium which acts as an antioxidant and boosts the dog's immune system.
  • They also contain essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron, which help regulate various organ functions in dogs.
  • Turkey wings have bones and cartilage that contain chondroitin and glucosamine. These are compounds that help keep bones and joints healthy.
  • Turkey wings are raw meaty bones that help keep your dog's teeth and gum healthy. They help remove plaque and tartar buildup.

Risks

health-risks
  • Turkey wings contain bones that can splinter into shards when cooked. They can injure the mouth and throat and cause internal injuries. They are also a choking hazard.
  • Excessive consumption of turkey wings might cause a nutritional imbalance.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Turkey wings can be fed raw or freeze-dried. Raw feeders give their dogs raw turkey wings as part of their raw meal diet.
  • Turkey wings are big in size; they are more suitable for medium and large dogs. It is recommended to separate the wingette and wingtip from the drumette because the bones in the drumette are dense and can break. Debone the drumette and feed the muscle meat.

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