Can dogs have turkey?

All of that fat and seasoning is dangerous for dogs. The fat content can cause pancreatitis, and the seasonings can irritate your dog's stomach. Make sure you only feed your dog turkey meat. Onions are toxic to dogs, and garlic is potentially toxic in large quantities. read more

Yes, you can give your dog some turkey meat and even a little gravy. However, when placing the meat in your dog’s bowl, be sure to remove all pieces of bone — because dogs and turkey bones aren’t a good combination. read more

Turkey, like everything, must be fed with caution. The skin, if fed in large quantities, can cause a life-threatening condition called pancreatitis. The bones can cause intestinal obstructions. A live turkey could make mincemeat out of a Chihuahua. Everything in life is potentially dangerous. But I have never heard any reports of turkey toxicity in dogs. The meat of all birds is edible to dogs, cats, and humans. read more

One thing I could suggest is that if you feel like your dog really loved the flavor of the turkey, but would just get sick soon after eating it; you could give her vegetarian turkey possibly, though it is usually made with soy and wheat, so those could be allergens to a sensitive dog as well. read more

And remember that dogs, like humans, are susceptible to Salmonella. You might want to avoid turkey tartare for that reason. Onions contain oxidants that are mildly toxic to dogs (and slightly more toxic to cats). They can cause problems with certain blood cells. Grapes have been linked specifically to kidney problems in dogs. Unadulterated, properly prepared skinless, boneless turkey meat is about as safe as any food item I can imagine. read more