Beneficial properties and possible harm
Every owner should know what by-products can be given to a dog. Of the huge variety, only a few have a positive effect on your pet’s health.
Pets will happily consume almost all offal
Benefit
Many people underestimate offal because of its low calorie content. Despite this disadvantage, they contain a large amount of useful substances. Trip is considered a dietary food, so it can be used to feed overweight dogs, as well as during treatment.
The benefits of offal lie in its rich vitamin composition: phosphorus, iodine, iron, potassium, magnesium. They contain folic acid, which is necessary to maintain immunity. The presence of vitamins of different groups is also noted.
Liver, kidneys, tongue, hearts and tripe are the most useful offal
Note! Some owners prefer to give their pet dried food as a reward treat. The liver, ears, snouts, tracheas, veins and scar are dried.
Harm
Despite the benefits, offal can be harmful to the dog. Negative consequences include:
- individual intolerance and allergies. The latter may manifest itself as a rash, diarrhea or vomiting;
- Excessive consumption of liver can cause the appearance of stones in the same organ of the pet. To prevent the occurrence of pathologies, liver in the diet should not make up more than 5%;
- You must be careful when handling raw products. Some organs contain embryos of worms, which, when consumed, begin to develop in the pet’s body;
- Often the cause of diarrhea in animals is excessive consumption of hearts. It should be remembered that heavy protein is poorly digestible.
Nutritional value of various offal products (table)
For those who independently compile a diet for their pet, I am posting a table of nutritional values for some offal. It is more correct to take into account the BZHU norms, and not the calorie content.
At what age and how often should you feed your dog offal?
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Starting from 3 months of age, the puppy can already eat chicken necks. To soften the bones, it is recommended to pound them with a hammer before serving. Until your baby has learned to chew solid food well, you need to keep an eye on him. Other types of offal are added from 5 months.
Note! Increased consumption of offal can lead to digestive problems.
If a puppy or adult dog develops negative symptoms, it is necessary to stop the supply of giblets. Despite the indicated benefits, the amount of by-products should be a maximum of 15%.
Giblets are added to the diet 2-3 times a week
You can give your pet daily, but in this case the amount of tripe should be minimal.
It is especially useful to give offal in winter, when the animal’s immunity weakens. Proper nutrition helps prevent inflammatory infections and colds.
Different breeds
There is no fundamental difference in feeding different breeds of healthy animals. It is necessary to take into account the health status of each individual pet, but there are several general patterns.
Large breeds of dogs, such as German shepherds, are especially beneficial for by-products. Dalmatians should not be fed large amounts of protein. For an adult dog, protein should not exceed 25%, and for a puppy 32% in the diet. In general, kidneys can be fed at one-third of the diet for large breeds and one-half for small breeds.
What by-products can you give your dog?
The list of permitted by-products for dogs will help owners learn to navigate the products. Each type has its own characteristics, benefits and harms.
Heads and cartilaginous by-products
Dog meat and beef by-products
Cartilage by-products include:
- trachea;
- kaltyk;
- diaphragm;
- epiglottic cartilages.
The throat, heads and other parts contain large amounts of collagen and elastin. After purchasing, they should be frozen for 3 days, and before giving to the dog, pour boiling water over them.
For your information! There is a lot of calcium in the heads. Before serving, it is advisable to boil them and separate them from bones and skin.
Beef cartilage by-products
These products are very beneficial for dogs and are also inexpensive. Contain up to 95% protein, as well as elastin and collagen. Kaltyk and trachea are compared in terms of nutritional value, but the first product contains less fat and more meat. Cartilage can be given separately or in combination with other products. This food is good for developing the jaw muscles of babies and adult dogs.
Ears, legs, tails
This set doesn't have a lot of protein, but it does contain plenty of calcium and phosphorus. These by-products are great for training dog jaws. Feet are rich in collagen and elastin. Strengthens the dog's tendons, muscles and joints. The skin contains a large amount of amino acids and trace elements. The ear and other parts can be given raw or cooked.
Ears, legs and tails should be cooked for at least 3-4 hours. As a result of cooking, a broth is formed, which, after cooling, turns into jellied meat.
Tripe, abomasum
These two elements are the most valuable parts of the stomach. Rumen and rennet contain enzymes, protein, and amino acids. The beneficial microflora of foods helps improve digestion in your pet. Enzymes cleanse the blood, neutralize toxins and strengthen the immune system. The only drawback of the stomach is the unpleasant smell. Before giving to the dog, the rennet and tripe must be cleaned and rinsed in water.
Important! It is recommended to feed the product raw, as beneficial enzymes are destroyed after heat treatment.
Labradors prefer tripe in its raw form.
Liver, heart, stomach
Heart is a natural source of antioxidants and coenzyme. Normalizes the life cycle of cells and prevents early aging of the body. The organ also contains selenium, zinc, phosphorus and B vitamins. Helps build muscles, fills with energy and improves endurance. Owners of guard breeds should pay special attention to this product: German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Bullmastiff.
The heart contains more collagen and elastin compared to regular meat. These elements have a positive effect on the health of bones and joints.
Note! Dogs can be fed raw hearts without fear.
The stomach is an essential element of nutrition for animals with digestive problems. Thanks to unique bacteria, the product is able to stabilize and improve intestinal function. The stomach can be added to the diet from the age of 5 months.
Cow and bovine offal will fill the body with vitamins A
Important! In large quantities, this meat product is harmful and can provoke the formation of stones.
Liver is considered a dietary product, so it is suitable for preparing light diets for overweight dogs. However, low calorie content also has a negative character. Such a product will not be able to provide adequate energy for the dog’s active life.
Kidneys
The kidney product improves the condition of the coat and skin. Suitable for dogs with digestive problems. Beef kidneys for dogs are one of the few foods that can be fed raw. It is enough to cut the organ into two halves, soak it in water and give it to the animal.
Brain
Beef marrow contains choline and lipids. Very often, owners include this product in their pet’s diet when preparing mating, as well as in case of lipid metabolism disorders. Brains are not very rich in useful microelements, but they have a high calorie content, allowing you to feed your pet heartily.
For your information! It is best to cook boiled brains in combination with rice or buckwheat.
Ears, nose, lips and tails
These foods do not contain large amounts of protein, but are rich in calcium and phosphorus. The dog will happily gnaw on offal. Ears and tails train the pet’s jaws well, so they are added to the puppy’s diet from childhood.
Poultry offal
Poultry giblets have less nutritional value than beef giblets, but they are still often used in dogs' diets. Chicken head contains a large amount of calcium, suitable for jaw training. Before serving to your pet, the heads should be separated, the beak removed and boiled.
Bird liver is rich in vitamins of some groups (A and B). Zinc and iron act as additional microelements. The neck and paws contain a large amount of phosphorus, calcium and other useful elements.
Experts recommend preparing broth from poultry legs. To do this, the product is boiled for 3-4 hours. The neck part should also be boiled or scalded with boiling water.
Sea fish
Sea fish is rich in components of groups A, B and D. Contains iodine and phosphorus, which are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. It is necessary to give sea fish only in boiled form. The following types are suitable for feeding dogs: catfish, flounder, hake, salmon, anchovies.
You need to feed your pet fish that is completely boneless.
Sea fish improves the condition of not only internal organs, but also wool
Important! It is strictly forbidden to give canned fish, as they contain a large amount of salt and preservatives.
Chicken heads
Is it possible to feed your dog chicken heads? It is possible only for animals of large and medium breeds. Before giving a treat, it is necessary to pull out the beak, which can cause mechanical injury.
The most nutritious thing in chicken heads is the brain, which contains vitamin B12. Thanks to it, the pet builds muscle mass, feels vigorous and healthy.
Can I give my dog raw beef lung?
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Lungs are popular among offal products due to the fact that they contain a vitamin complex that is beneficial for the respiratory system of dogs. These substances are especially important for animals leading an active lifestyle. The lungs contain a lot of protein, which has a positive effect on the growth and functioning of the body. Some dog breeders use this product as a reward during training.
Note! A dog's diet should include lungs no more than 2 times a week. It is recommended to mix the offal with rice porridge.
Lungs are waste products and rarely undergo additional testing before sale. Therefore, it is not recommended to give the product raw. The meat may contain larvae of various parasites. Before giving the lungs to your pet, they should be thoroughly boiled.
In addition to parasites, the danger is posed by connective tissue, which in its raw form is poorly digested and causes diarrhea and vomiting.
Dried
These are dried or dried products that have retained all the beneficial substances and have natural flavors and aromas. Compared to raw or cooked options, dried foods have many advantages:
- subject to all preparation conditions, they are safe and healthy;
- convenient to store;
- can be transported and taken on the road;
- used for treats or rewards in training.
Pet stores and online stores mainly sell dried varieties of bovine by-products.
Cooking at home
It is quite difficult to do this at home. If you make the slightest mistake, the product can be spoiled, which increases the risk of poisoning your pet. But some owners still experiment and dry fibers that are not too dense, such as chicken offal, in ovens.
Cooking at home
Before giving the product to your pet, you need to learn about the rules for preparing it. Some offal can be served raw, while others must be boiled.
How long to cook beef udder for dogs
The duration of cooking the udder is about 40-50 minutes. During this time, it is boiled well, and the necessary substances do not disappear from it. Beef udder is very useful for dogs. This product is rich in proteins, minerals, vitamins E and B, as well as collagen.
How long to cook beef liver for a dog
First, the liver is cleared of veins and fat, washed and placed in a vessel with cold water. After 30 min. You can put the pan on the fire. It is enough to boil for 25-30 minutes. Vegetables or cereals are often added to the liver.
How to cook chicken hearts for a dog
The hearts are cooked for about 50-60 minutes. in salted water over medium heat. The readiness of the product can be easily determined using a sharp stick. You need to pierce the heart and see: if red liquid flows out, then you need to cook more. Beef heart is given to the dog several times a week.
How long to cook beef spleen for a dog
Before answering the question about preparing the product, you need to find out whether spleen can be given to dogs. The spleen is rich in protein, iron and amino acids. You can give it to your pet, but not often. To eliminate the risk of infection by parasites, it is necessary to boil it for 1-1.5 hours.
How long to cook beef kidneys for a dog
Before using the kidney, it is necessary to wait 20 minutes. soak in water. Then they are simply cut into small pieces and given to the dog.
Note! They are often served raw, but if the owner is in doubt, the kidneys can be boiled for 20-30 minutes. in salted water.
How to cook?
The raw product contains a certain amount of veins and films, but they must be removed before sale.
It is sold already prepared. Before use, they must be soaked for at least 30 minutes in clean cold water. Used water is drained and not used anywhere. The kidneys are cut into small pieces before feeding.
Recipes
Usually the kidneys are given raw, but if for some reason the owner decides to heat them, then there are special dog recipes. There is no need to prepare a new menu every day.
Depending on the health and tastes of your pet, you can prepare a couple of days ahead and just a few main dishes. Fresh cottage cheese, fish and other healthy products are given at the discretion of the owners in addition to the main diet.
Your pets will love this dinner. The kidneys are boiled a little in water. Then the porridge is cooked in this broth; serve the dish when it has cooled. The bowls usually remain empty after such a delicacy.
Another recipe for serving beef kidneys to your pet is a meat mix. Different types of offal are cut into small pieces. Throw into cold water and cook for 20 minutes. The dish is ready.
Meat porridge. Boil oatmeal and rice with the addition of beef kidneys. You can add zucchini, carrots, apple.
Reference! You should not add salt or spices from your table to your dog’s food.
How long to cook?
Beef kidneys can be given raw. It’s worth soaking them in cold water for half an hour and draining them. If you decide to feed your pet boiled food, then you should not overexpose them for more than 20 minutes.
Fried and stewed
Fried and fatty foods put a tremendous strain on the animal’s liver. Frying any food for dogs is strictly prohibited. Extinguishing is also prohibited. It is better to give food raw or cooked.
Important! Dogs should not eat fried or stewed foods. Foods from the human table, especially chocolate, are prohibited.
Industrial feed with additives
Industrial feeds do not always contain good quality by-products. When purchasing ready-made food, you will not be able to control the freshness of the ingredients, so you must approach the choice of brand responsibly.
Often, the internal organs of animals are used in the production of prepared feed. In order to save money, producers can purchase carcasses of sick animals that died in poor conditions or in a zoo. In such cases, the quality of the by-products suffers significantly. Economy feed uses meat and bone meal, which is obtained from the skin, bones, intestines and head.
Important! Experts recommend purchasing premium and super-premium ready-made dog food. This will reduce the risk of eating poor quality food and further health problems.
How to cook udder stew
- Rinse the udder in cool water and clean. Rinse and squeeze again. Cut into small pieces (such that they can be easily lifted onto a fork). Rinse and squeeze again. Dry with a paper towel.
- Pour one tablespoon of vegetable oil into the frying pan. Fry the udder in it.
- When the excess liquid has evaporated, add another 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and onion (cut into thin rings or half rings) to the pan. Fry until the onion is softened (transparent) and the udder pieces are browned. You have to stir, otherwise it will burn.
- Add 1/2 cup hot broth (or water) to the pan. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat until tender (about 1.5 hours). If the liquid has evaporated before this time, and the udder has not yet softened, then add water.
- Make a thickener for the sauce: dilute flour (1 tablespoon with top) with 1/2 cup of cool water.
- Sprinkle with chopped dill. Add salt. Pour the diluted flour (thickener) into the pan in a thin stream, stirring. In 2-3 minutes everything is ready.
Braised udder is a wonderful hearty dish with a creamy flavor! Bon appetit!
A delicious and inexpensive potato dinner with stewed udder gravy!
Cleaned udder, ready for cooking
Cut into pieces
Rinse and squeeze everything
Cut the leek into rings. Regular onion - thin half rings
Add onion
Sprinkle with dill
It makes a very tasty gravy for boiled potatoes (side dish options: mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, buckwheat porridge)
If you want to cook economically, you need to take note of beef udder, recipes and photos of the preparation of which we will provide you with below. It is healthy, tasty - if prepared correctly, and can diversify your menu. It will also give you the opportunity to save a lot of money on food. And don’t look at some people who say: “Fi, how can you eat this!” And at this time, the tongue is considered a delicacy, which is much dirtier than a clean cow's udder, which smells of milk. You can prepare many dishes from offal - liver is especially loved by many - look at its preparations.
- The udder must be cleaned and unnecessary fat removed.
- Soak in cold clean water for a couple of hours.
- Boil in clean water, adding onion, peppercorns and salt, for 1 hour.
- Drain the water, cool - the preparation for the next dishes is ready.
Actually, you can already eat the udder anyway, smeared with mayonnaise or sour cream sauce with garlic and herbs. Just put it in the refrigerator for an hour first so that it acquires a dense structure, then it will cut like meat and taste like sausage. Or you can prepare several dishes from it.
Roast
Fried light is the second extreme after the raw version. In principle, dogs should not be given foods with such heat treatment. And beef by-products have an interesting effect: the longer you fry, the more it cooks.
In addition, without adding oil, such meat will stick to the surface of the pan and spoil its structure. If the ingredient is fried just a little, it will be tender, but before that it is necessary to boil the workpiece at least a little so that both stages of cooking eliminate any bacteria.
If you fry the lung heavily and for a long time, it will become very crispy - you will get almost a copy of the preparation that can be obtained using the oven.
The difference is that drying in a closed space better processes the meat, while the process of cooking in a frying pan is intended only to speed up the procedure. But we repeat, this delicacy is contraindicated for pets.
Age criteria
Honey is especially beneficial for aging pets. It is recommended for dogs suffering from muscle weakness and arthritis. In addition, honey can relieve pain in the paws. For any animal that has suffered from some kind of disease, the treat will strengthen the immune system.
For puppies, sweets are considered a must-have food. It does not allow pathogenic microorganisms to grow, strengthens the immune system, protects the puppy’s body from various diseases and ensures normal growth.
For offspring left without a mother, honey in milk serves as an excellent alternative to maternal milk, which they are deprived of.
And for dogs participating in various competitions and exhibitions, the treat helps improve the condition of the skin and the quality of the coat.
To whom this product is contraindicated
However, dog owners should be aware that lung is not suitable for all breeds. The fact is that some elements contained in it can cause the development of allergies. Even with intensive cooking, they do not collapse, which can lead to the most tragic consequences.
First of all, these breeds include: French bulldogs, Shar-Peis, Staffordshire terriers, Dalmatians and East European shepherds.
Don’t think that they shouldn’t be given easy food at all. Just prepare a small amount of the product for the first time and feed it in combination with your usual food. If the dog feels comfortable and no rashes appear on its body, then everything is fine, there are no allergies, and your pet will always be happy to have breakfast with the porridge described above.
How to properly cook udders?
It is not difficult to prepare boiled beef udder; you just need to properly pre-process the component. In addition, we must not forget how long to keep the product in boiling water, because even it can be overcooked.
- First, rinse the workpiece thoroughly under running warm water.
- Place it in a saucepan and add 2-3 liters of cool water, which should completely cover the offal. The soaking time cannot be less than 5-7 hours. During this period, it is necessary to change the fluid several times.
- After this, rinse the beef udder again under running water. Again, fill the workpiece with fresh liquid and place the container on the stove. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then switch to low. Remove the foam from the surface, add a teaspoon of salt to the broth. You need to cook the offal for at least 2-3 hours, skimming off the foam regularly. Exactly how long to process depends on the freshness of the workpiece and its size.
- About 20 minutes before turning off the stove, add a couple of bay leaves and a few peas of allspice to the liquid. This will eliminate the specific smell emanating from the product.
Place the finished product in a colander. As soon as excess water has drained from it, transfer the udder to a bowl and leave until it cools. Cut the cooled product into thin slices and serve.
Liver
Nothing better than pate has been invented for chicken liver. It has a lot of butter, caramelized onions are added, of course, it is very high in calories, but very tasty. But liver in general is a product that is not very suitable for followers of a healthy lifestyle.
You can also fry the liver. Make small skewers on skewers, like souvlaki. And add creamy sauce to them, as they may turn out a little dry.
The liver must be fried very quickly over an open fire or frying pan. It’s better to do this with butter, it will turn out tastier, but you can also use vegetable oil. Refined, of course. You can add onions. And you need to fry it quickly: fry it for a couple of minutes, cut it with a spatula - if it’s pinkish when cut, then it’s ready, you can turn it off.
If you cannot cook the liver quickly, then you need to cook it for a very long time. Simmer until you get tired of it. It is necessary either to break down the proteins by heat treatment, or to prevent the liver from becoming stiff. If you simmer for a short time, it will be tough.
Stew the liver well in a creamy sauce for as long as possible. The result will be an analogue of beef stroganoff.
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Benefit
This product has a beneficial effect on the health of dogs:
- strengthens bones and joints;
- promotes muscle growth;
- helps strengthen blood vessels thanks to the copper, magnesium and zinc contained in the composition;
- prevents overwork, helps increase endurance;
- improves metabolism, preventing the development of diseases of the digestive system.
By consuming it, your pet will be cheerful and calm, as it normalizes the functioning of its nervous system. It will be possible to prevent the appearance of aggressiveness and irritability. The substances in the composition help normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
