Can I Feed My Dog Chicken Every Day?

If the question is whether you have the ability – yes, you can! I mean, that is all on you, isn’t it? If it is whether your dog should feed on chicken every day – yes and no. Now, I’m sure that we are headed somewhere.

Explainer: An All-Chicken Meal For Your Dog

Let me defend my yes. Looking at what most dog foods contain – which is chicken – it is safe for Doggie to chicken in and chicken out – if you know what I mean. Chicken is one of the best sources of protein. That is probably why many dog food manufacturers add it to their food items.

Now, let me defend my no. When a dog purely eats chicken, it means that it is only consuming proteins, right? This single nutrient consumption leaves the dog’s body deficient of other nutrients and vitamins. I’m talking about the following:

1.Vitamins A, B-12, E, and D

2. Folate, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), and Thiamine

3. Calcium and Potassium

4. Copper, Zinc, Iron, and Manganese

5. Chloride and Iodine

Wow, that’s big. So, as you choose to let Doggie live on a chicken-only diet, remember that he will be missing out on nutritious food supplements. I’m sure that you wouldn’t want to be on the wrong side of The Association of American Feed Control, would you? That is the board that sets the guidelines on what an adult dog should eat to live a healthy life.

Remember, some dogs react allergically to chicken. It is among the top 10 most allergic foods for dogs – among beef, pork, fish, soy, and dairy. So, make sure that your dog isn’t allergic to chicken to avoid an emergency rush to the veterinarian.

Chicken bones are a choking hazard. An all-chicken meal means that Doggie is most likely to interact with bones, so make sure that you take them off the chicken. If you don’t, well, splinters can even puncture the gastrointestinal tract. 

Percentage Of Bones In Different Parts Of A Chicken

No.	Part of Chicken	Percentage
1.	Whole chicken	25
2.	Leg quarter	30
3.	Split breast	20
4.	Thigh	15
5.	Drumstick	30
6.	Wing	45
7.	Neck	36
8.	Back	45
9.	Feet	60

Can My Dog Eat Raw Chicken?

Several reliable resources speak against feeding a dog with raw chicken. They say that bacterial infections and salmonella infections could get to the dog, which makes sense. I mean, any raw meat always has some microorganisms living on it. So, the best answer to the question is maybe. Look at this – raw chicken is pure, undefiled protein, right? In the wild, dogs would be feeding solely on protein.

When you go for raw chicken, make sure you check the best before date. As long as it is fresh, it poses no risk to the acidic stomach of your dog. Also, make sure that you rinse the white meat before you put it in Doggie’s bowl.

So, how should you serve raw chicken to Doggie?

1.As chunk alongside Doggie’s usual food

2. As a solo treat

3. Without water, to make it a chewy snack

4. Mixing it with a vegetable or a healthy grain

Practically, raw chicken is the safest and the best food for Doggie’s health. Bones of a raw chicken are easy to chew and are very nutritious.

Make sure that the dog eats raw chicken bones moderately, and always supervise the eating. Also, remember that if Doggie has one too many bones (see what I did there?), they could get constipated.

Don’t worry too much, though. The dog’s teeth can crush the raw chicken bones into powder. Just make sure that Doggie doesn’t swallow one wholly.

Can My Dog Eat Cooked Chicken?

Yes, they can. The reason is the same as that of raw chicken – protein. It is safer than raw chicken because the risk of bacterial infection gets ruled out by the heat.

Can My Dog Eat Rice And Chicken Every Day?

Yes, it can, as long as the chicken gets cooked well. Remember to rinse the fowl before you prepare and use a sufficient amount of water.

However, the meal does not provide for all the nutrients that Doggie needs. In the long run, the meal would put the dog at risk of developing medical problems.

When you do, limit the quantity and always add something else – like green beans – to supplement the diet with vitamins and nutrients. Also, consider injecting some bone broth into the diet.

Which Type Of Rice Should Go With Chicken For My Dog?

Well – white rice should be your pick – all day, every day. Here are the reasons why:

1.It is easy for the dog’s stomach to digest.

2. It relieves stomach upsets that may arise.

3. Compared to brown rice, it is easy for the dog to chew.

4. It gives the dog a lot of energy.

5. It has a low, even negligible percentage of fat. Also, it helps to lower the cholesterol levels in the dog’s body.

6. It has impressive amounts of vitamin D, calcium, niacin, iron, riboflavin, and thiamine – very rich, isn’t it?

How Do I Make Rice And Chicken For My Dog?

Now that you know that a bowl of white rice and chicken combo is perfect, here is a list of tips on how to prepare them:

1.Get a chicken that is of high quality. You want Doggie’s stomach to be safe from toxins, and that is why safety is crucial.

2. Whatever part of the chicken you choose, make sure that it is boneless. Removing saves you from having to remove the bones yourself.

3. Also, the chicken of choice should not be one of those that get raised using hormones. With the white rice, choose either the long or short type.

Here are the steps for making the rice-chicken dish for Doggie:

The Chicken Part

1.Dice the chicken in the following sizes:

2. For smaller dogs – ½-inch dices

3. For medium and large dogs – 1-inch dices

If the dog has a couple of teeth lost, you may want to dice the cubes further.

1.In a casserole or stockpot, boil the chicken. Then, reduce the heat, and let the meat simmer. The entire cooking period should not take more than half an hour. However, the time will depend on the amount of chicken and the size of its pieces.

2. After cooking, let the chicken cool completely. Save the broth since you will use it at a later time. Also, remove any chicken fat.

The Rice Part

1.Now, boil the chicken broth. As this happens, make sure that one or ½ a cup of the white rice is clean by rinsing it.

2.Add the rice to the boiling chicken broth. Let the mixture simmer until the rice becomes soggy.

3. Let the rice cool. You can speed this up by spreading the meal on a plate and fanning it.

4. To serve, mix two parts of rice with one part of the chicken.

What Do Different Parts Of The Chicken Give To A Dog?

1.Necks: This part offers your dog calcium. For many dogs, plaque forms on their teeth. The neck meat helps to scrape off the plaque. As you get chicken necks, make sure that they are not from genetically modified chickens. Your dog’s chicken intake should comprise between 30% and 50% of necks.

2. Hearts: Your dog needs amino acids and protein, and what better way to get them if not from chicken hearts? Also, you get vitamins A and B, iron, and taurine. Give Doggie chicken hearts as treats or make them part of the main meal.

3. Feet: For the development of your dog’s joints, chicken feet offer glucosamine, a special nutrient. Also, when tartar builds up, chicken feet can be Doggie’s toothbrush. Older dogs, who are more like to have deteriorated teeth and arthritis, should eat plenty of chicken feet.

4. Organs: 5% to 10 % of the chicken meal should be of organ meat. The organs have the highest nutrient levels. The liver, for example, has vitamins A and B, iron, zinc, niacin, phosphorus, and copper. Also, it has omega-3 together with omega-6, making it a good source of fatty acids.

What Dogs Should Eat Based On Their Weight?

1.Toy Dog Breeds (up to 10 pounds) – If the dog is 3 pounds, it should eat 1/3 of a cup. Toy breeds include the Havanese, the Yorkshire terrier, and the Pomeranian. If the dog is 6 pounds, it should eat ½ cup in a day.

2. Small Dog Breeds (between 10 and 20 pounds) – Give ¾ cup for a 10-pound, 1 cup for a 15-pound, and 1 and 2/3 for a 20-pound. What are the small dog breeds, you ask? Well, I’m talking about Dachshunds, Pugs, and Boston Terriers.

3. Medium Dog Breeds (between 30 and 50 pounds) – Get a 30-pound medium 1¾ cups, a 40-pound 2¼ cups, and a 50-pound 2 and 2/3 cups.

4. Large Dog Breeds (at least 60 pounds) – Between 3 and 4½ cups.