Meat Products for Dogs

It is necessary to be careful with the type of meats you get for your dog. There are two diseases called hoof and mouth disease and scrapie and because of this it is important to make sure the meat you acquire is not contaminated or infected.

Bacon and bacon drippings: Bacon usually comes from the pork back loins and bellies and it is usually cured or smoked. There are two types that can be used to give to a dog which are the American pork or a meatier one, which is the Canadian pork. The bacon drippings come from the fat that pork lets off when it is cooked. Bacon has a high content of fat and sodium in it.

Beef and beef drippings: Beef is the meat of a cow. When cooking with it, try to use the one that the recipe indicates. The beef drippings is the excess that accumulates on the bottom of the pot or pan when it has been cooked and it can be fed to the dog as well.

Beef broth: Beef broth is produced by cooking the beef in water and can be accompanied by vegetables in dog recipes as well as with other ingredients.

Beef bouillon: Beef bouillon comes in three different ways, in the liquid form – more commonly known as beef broth - powdered, or in cubes. A lot of beef bouillons that are sold in stores or commercially have a high content of sodium and some also contain monosodium, which can be harmful to a dog.

Chicken and chicken drippings: Chickens are produced in two different ways, either in chicken coops or free range. Free-range chickens are allowed to be outside whereas chickens that are in chicken coops are confined to a very small space. Obviously it is up to the dog owner to choose which they prefer. Chicken meat is less fatty than other meats, however if it is eaten with the skin it can have just as much cholesterol in it.
Chicken drippings is the residue that is left in the pan or pot after the chicken has been cooked and it can be used to give to the dog as well.

Chicken broth: Chicken broth is obtained by boiling the chicken in water and it can be fed to the dog with vegetables or other ingredients.

Chicken bouillon: Chicken bouillon can be obtained in three different forms, either liquid, powder or in cubes. Be careful with the chicken bouillons found in stores since some of them have a high content of monosodium and sodium, which could be harmful for the dog.

Sausages and frankfurters: Sausages and frankfurters made out of beef or pork. There are different types that can be fed to a dog which include, chorizo, mortadella, pepperoni, salami, weisswurst, kielbasa, merguez, bratwurst, etc. it is best to choose the ones that have the least amount of spices and additives.

Lamb and lamb drippings: Lamb is a meat that comes from sheep. The drippings are the residues that can be found on the bottom of the pot or pan after it has been cooked and can be fed to dogs.

Pork and pork drippings: Pork is the meat that comes from pigs. The drippings are the residues that stick or stay on the bottom of the pan or pot after it has been cooked and can be given to a dog, however the owner must keep in mind that pork drippings have a high content of fat in them.

Turkey and turkey drippings: Turkey meat is dark and light. Whole turkey is better to use than smoked turkey or boneless turkey, which often times contains additives or which is over processed. Turkey drippings are the residues that remain on the pot or pan after it has been cooked and roasted.