Chicken-based dry and canned pet foods are a staple of every pet food aisle everywhere, but a homecooked breast smells and tastes like love to a puppy of any age. While he shouldnt necessarily have it every day, cooking chicken meat for a puppy is safe, done right.
Cook chicken meat for your dog by boiling it without seasoning. While dogs in the wild consume raw meats, such meats can contain bacteria and spread food-borne illnesses that would be eliminated during cooking. Boiling makes it relatively safer to eat than raw meats. Boiling times vary, so before feeding chicken to your puppy, cut it down the middle to make sure no pink is visible inside.
Offer the chicken to your puppy with a small amount of grains such as cooked rice, and a small amount of vegetable matter such as boiled carrots. For example, one recipe may include two boneless chicken breasts, 1 cup rice, 1/2 pound of green beans, three carrots and one sweet potato.
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Consult your vet or breed-specific literature about portion size. The amount of chicken meat that you should give your puppy depends on his age, size, growth rate and breed.
Want to to give your dog some chicken? Here’s how to cook it safely
While your pups wild ancestors ate a lot of raw meat, today, mans best friend usually consumes kibble. But dogs with dental issues, sensitive digestive systems, or special dietary needs can benefit from a chicken-based diet. After all, its an excellent source of lean protein, omega 6, and glucosamine.
While there are plenty of dog foods that contain chicken-based ingredients (and plenty of nutrients), nothing quite beats the taste or nutrition of fresh, homemade dog food. Contents
That being said, you might be curious about where to start or the right way to prepare fresh chicken correctly (and safely) for your pup. Let’s dive into how to cook chicken for dogs so they enjoy its benefits and delicious flavor.
How do you boil chicken for puppies?
Here’s an easy step-by-step process for you to whip up a dish that your pup will love: Place chicken breasts in a medium-size pot with water. Cover the pot and bring the water to boil. Boil the chicken for 12 minutes over high heat or until completely cooked.
How to Boil Chicken for Dogs
While unseasoned boiled chicken may not sound appetizing to eat, your canine friend will actually greatly appreciate the bland treat. Boiled chicken is filled with protein, vitamins, and minerals that your dog’s diet requires and is gentle enough to feed to dogs with sensitive or upset stomachs.