{"id":1950,"date":"2021-03-11T12:47:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T12:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.kipandtwiggys.com\/?p=1950"},"modified":"2022-09-18T12:51:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T12:51:30","slug":"chicken-necks-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kipandtwiggys.com\/chicken-necks-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Chicken Necks for Dogs (by Jo the Vet)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Have you recently discovered chicken necks for dogs? Maybe you feed them raw food and want to add chicken necks as a treat or even part of their diet? Or maybe you’re looking for a natural treat with health benefits to complement a commercial diet? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chicken necks are surrounded by controversy, and it can be difficult to find an unbiased, balanced argument for or against them. Evidence for their safety can also be conflicting. So, in this article we will investigate all the pros and cons of chicken necks so that you can make a fully informed decision for whether or not they are right for your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chicken necks can be fed to dogs fresh or dehydrated. The dehydrated versions are usually slowly air-dried, but can also be freeze-dried or dried in an oven or in a dehydrator. Beware of dried chicken necks which have been subject to too much heat, as it can make the bones brittle and sharp.<\/p>
Chicken necks can help improve your dog’s dental health through chewing. They are also full of glucosamine and chondroitin which aids in keeping the joints healthy.<\/p>
Chicken necks are high in protein and high in calcium, but they are also high in fat which could worsen certain conditions.<\/p>
Chicken necks pose several health risks, such as choking and bacterial infections. They also might be a risk factor for developing acute polyradiculoneuritis.<\/p>
Some alternatives to chicken necks include turkey necks, chicken feet<\/a>, bully sticks<\/a>, sprats<\/a> and antlers<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Chicken necks are the whole necks of chickens, including the spine, trachea, connective tissues and muscles. They don’t include the crop or the head. Chicken necks can come in two main forms; fresh (raw) and dehydrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the UK, the traceability of farm products is usually relatively good, which means you should be able to tell from the packaging from where and what type of farm the chicken has come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Always be on the lookout for free-range, organic, British chickens to ensure they have had the best welfare. At least one or multiple quality assurance schemes, such as ‘RSPCA Assured’, ‘Soil Association’, ‘Red Tractor’ and ‘The Lion Mark’, should have their logos visible on the packaging. It is best to avoid imported chicken, as these chickens might have a lower standard of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These can be bought from the supermarket, butchers or farmer’s markets. They are available as refrigerated or frozen products, and need to be kept cold to prevent the harmful multiplication of bacteria. Fresh chicken necks have had no processing apart from plucking the feathers, and therefore are extremely natural additions to your dog’s diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are available to buy from pet stores in-person or online. They are usually air-dried slowly, but can also be freeze-dried or dried using heat or a dehydrator. Sometimes it is not clear what is involved in the drying process, but it’s important you find out before buying a product, because if necks are dried at a high temperature, the bones become brittle and shatter into sharp shards. These shards can then be traumatic to your dog’s insides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chicken necks, especially dehydrated necks, provide a crunchy treat for your dog which helps to improve their dental health. They are also great for keeping your dog’s joints healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>What Are Chicken Necks for Dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fresh Chicken Necks <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dehydrated Chicken Necks <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Benefits of Chicken Necks for Dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n