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Can dogs eat Wild boar meat?

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Overview

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Yes. Wild boar meat is packed with vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to a dog’s health. It’s a great source of lean protein and low cholesterol meat. However, wild boar meat should be properly prepared to eliminate disease-causing bacteria and parasites.

Benefits

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  • Wild boar meat has a higher level of nutrition compared to farm-raised pigs; wild boar meat contains vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, zinc, iron, niacin, thiamine, and selenium, which are essential for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular, immune system, and metabolism for dogs.
  • Wild boar meat is a rich source of protein, which helps keep the dogs' muscles and organs functioning properly and provides energy for physical activity. It also aids a dog's growth and development and maintains skin and coat health.
  • Wild boar meat is rich in monounsaturated fats, which is a source of energy for dogs. Its lean meat is low in cholesterol.
  • As wild boars live in the wild, they have a natural diet and are not given antibiotics and hormones.

Risks

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  • Raw wild boar may be infected or contaminated with trichinella parasites, which cause trichinellosis. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, and rash.
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Servings

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  • Wild boar meat must be properly handled and cooked before giving to dogs. It must be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F to kill the bacteria and parasites. Lower temperature cooking, microwave cooking, smoking, and curing the wild boar meat will not kill any potential trichinella parasites.
  • For a raw diet, to eliminate and prevent parasites, freeze the meat for 3 weeks before feeding it to your dog.

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