{"id":1854,"date":"2021-04-09T16:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T16:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.kipandtwiggys.com\/?p=1854"},"modified":"2022-09-18T12:51:23","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T12:51:23","slug":"chicken-feet-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kipandtwiggys.com\/chicken-feet-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Chicken Feet for Dogs (by Jo the Vet)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Chicken feet for dogs are becoming increasingly popular as owners are seeking out natural, healthy treats for their dogs. In fact, they’re not only popular for dogs, but they are somewhat of a delicacy for humans too in many parts of the world. Nevertheless, for some, they are just a bit too life-like. So why are these tasty, yet rather creepy-looking treats so popular? How will they benefit your dog? And are they truly safe? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article we will unpack all the pros and cons of chicken feet, as well as answer some common questions about them. So, keep reading to find out more about this treat your dog is sure to love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chicken feet can provide your dog with some excellent health benefits for their joints and teeth. <\/p>
They are a wonderful natural treat, and are available in several different forms to suit individual dogs and owners. <\/p>
They should be avoided if you have a young puppy, or a dog allergic to chicken. But if not, then your dog is sure to love giving them a try.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
There are no prizes for those who can guess what animal and anatomical part chicken feet come from! The feet of chickens are often a wasted part of the body of slaughtered chickens, so repurposing them into dog treats certainly ensures nothing goes to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chicken feet for dogs can be bought in several different forms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These can be bought straight from the butcher as off-cuts or at your local farmer’s market. They might be fresh or frozen, but regardless which they are, they have had no processing at all. This means they need a thorough clean before giving to your dog. While you can dehydrate raw chicken feet at home for your dog, you can also give them fresh or frozen too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are cleaned, dehydrated in a dehydrator and packaged before you buy them. They have a long shelf-life of over six months (not that your dog will allow them to last that long). They are usually yellow in colour, and slightly shrivelled-looking in comparison to the raw form of the feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are similar to dehydrated chicken feet; however, they are air-dried which means they retain more vitamins and nutrients in the drying process. They are usually whiter in colour than dehydrated feet, and retain their shape better, or even look a little puffed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chicken feet are highly nutritious for dogs. They have two main health draws to them; they help manage joint conditions, and they help maintain dental hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n