Golden Retriever (Detailed Introduction)

Can dogs eat liver frequently?

Can dogs eat liver frequently? Liver is a food dogs love because of its meaty smell—dogs especially like to eat it. But can liver be eaten regularly? Liver can be eaten in small amounts, especially during special periods (such as illness or after giving birth), where moderate amounts can be used as a supplement, but frequent consumption is not recommended.

Animal liver contains a large amount of vitamin A. Unlike vitamins B and C, this vitamin cannot be excreted through urine when in excess. When vitamin A levels in the body reach toxic amounts, dogs can become ill—most typically with seizures, which can occur both during sleep or wakefulness. Therefore, it is advised not to feed dogs liver over a long period.

If dogs love it, at most feed a small amount once a week. You can crush cooked liver and mix it thoroughly with vegetables and rice when feeding. The ratio of liver to rice and vegetables should not exceed 1:5.

For large dogs, feeding chicken liver twice a week over a long period can accumulate to toxic levels and may cause bone problems. Therefore, be especially careful not to feed dogs liver frequently.

Many dog owners often feed their dogs liver, but this is actually a very incorrect feeding method. All dog lovers should pay attention!