Raw Turkey for Dogs
Raw turkey for dogs? Some folks are concerned about bacterial or pathogen exposures. This is always a risk, and it also occurs in the processed pet food industries. In fact, more processed pet foods have been recalled than raw pet foods. Many people feed raw turkey to their dogs for years and have happy healthy dogs to show for it.
Turkey is a very good prey for dogs, and it offers some unique benefits. Turkey has lots of lean white meat providing an excellent source of protein comparative to beef per pound with less fat. Turkey is also an excellent source for complete proteins containing all needed amino acids.
Not only is turkey rich in protein, but it is also full of great minerals such as zinc, niacin, phosphorus, selenium, and potassium. It is also high in vitamin B-12. B-12 provides energy to the muscles and helps prevent the buildup of homocysteine. Homocysteine is an amino acid that has been linked to mental disorders.
Turkey is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol which can help with weight control. The niacin found in turkey may help with lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and increasing HDL (good cholesterol).
Does raw turkey for dogs have tryptophan in it?
Most folks have heard of turkey having tryptophan, but what is tryptophan? It is an amino acid that induces sleep. It has been reported that it may help in cancer prevention. It also can serve as a mood enhancement.
A common myth is that when we eat turkey, tryptophan causes us to feel sleepy. The tryptophan is not high enough to induce sleep, which is probably the result of overeating. So if your dog passes out after eating, it was probably because he enjoyed it too much.
So, as you see turkey is a prey your dog should have on the menu. We recommend alternating prey and using Fresh Goat Milk from grass-fed goats if you are not using one of our complete mixed meals like the Turkey Mix.
Here at BJ’s, we offer Turkey Mix, Ground Turkey, Turkey Necks, and Whole Turkey options.
