Can Dogs Eat Chicken Wings?

Overview

Chicken wings can pose significant risks to dogs, primarily due to the bones, which can splinter and cause internal injuries. While raw chicken wings are sometimes fed to dogs as part of a raw diet, cooked chicken wings are generally unsafe.

Chicken wings, especially when cooked, can splinter and cause serious health issues such as choking, blockages, or perforations in the digestive tract. Raw chicken wings also pose a risk of bacterial contamination, making them unsafe for dogs.

Benefits

There are no known health benefits to feeding chicken wings to dogs that outweigh the risks.

Risks & Precautions

Bones in chicken wings can splinter, leading to choking hazards or internal injuries such as perforations in the stomach or intestines.,Cooked chicken bones become brittle and are more likely to splinter than raw bones.,Raw chicken wings may carry bacteria like Salmonella or Campylobacter, posing a risk of foodborne illness to both dogs and humans.,Feeding chicken wings can lead to nutritional imbalances if not part of a carefully planned diet.

Serving Guidelines

Not recommended for any size of dog due to safety concerns.