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Why Plain Turkey is safe
Plain cooked turkey meat is a lean, dog-friendly protein. The holiday problems are the extras rather than the meat: skin and drippings are fatty, cooked bones splinter, and stuffing and gravy usually contain onion and garlic.
Signs to watch for
None for plain meat; fatty or seasoned scraps can mean vomiting and belly pain
Related items
Check the exact item or ingredient before assuming two similar exposures carry the same risk.
What to do next
Serve skinless, boneless and unseasoned, and keep the bones out of reach.
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A closer look at plain turkey
Plain cooked turkey meat is a lean, dog-friendly protein. The holiday problems are the extras rather than the meat: skin and drippings are fatty, cooked bones splinter, and stuffing and gravy usually contain onion and garlic. The details below use the specific facts for this exposure, rather than treating it like every other food question.
1. Start with the exact exposure
For a closely related comparison, read Plain Rice. Safe in small servings: skinless, boneless and unseasoned.
2. Use the facts to decide whether to monitor or call
Another helpful reference is Pumpkin. A few pieces of plain cooked breast meat are a great treat. If bones, a lot of skin or fat, or seasoned stuffing and gravy were eaten.
3. If the details are uncertain
Follow the first 10 minutes guide. Serve skinless, boneless and unseasoned, and keep the bones out of reach.
FAQ
Safe in small servings: skinless, boneless and unseasoned.
A few pieces of plain cooked breast meat are a great treat.
If bones, a lot of skin or fat, or seasoned stuffing and gravy were eaten.
- ASPCA APCC
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: people foods to avoid feeding your pets
- Merck Veterinary Manual: food hazards