Many Siberian Huskies love eating chicken liver, so parents often give them chicken liver every day. After a long time of feeding chicken liver, Siberian Huskies may start to show signs of discomfort and become ill. Of course, some dog owners may think, “I’ve been giving my dog chicken liver for a long time, and there’s no problem.” Can Siberian Huskies eat chicken liver, and what effects might it have?
First, we should clarify a concept. Siberian Huskies are not unable to eat chicken liver, but rather, it is important to moderate the amount and not feed them large amounts of chicken liver on a long-term basis.
Research has found that chicken liver mainly contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin D, and phosphorus, with high nutritional value and good palatability, and a unique fishy smell that dogs love. In some cases, chicken liver can be a good supplement for dogs.
For example, Siberian Huskies who are prone to colds and diarrhea can eat a little more chicken liver, as chicken liver contains rich vitamin A, which can help maintain the integrity of the respiratory and digestive tract epithelial cells to enhance the body’s resistance. If your Siberian Husky has poor nutrition and is relatively weak, you can also give them more chicken liver, as it contains rich protein nutrients that can help Siberian Huskies increase their nutrition and strengthen their bodies.
On the other hand, if Siberian Huskies are healthy and eat large amounts of chicken liver for a long time, there will be inevitable harm.
1. Eating too much chicken liver can easily cause Siberian Huskies to become obese. Obesity can easily lead to diabetes, pancreatitis, and cardiovascular diseases, posing a great threat to Siberian Huskies’ health.
2. Unhealthy chicken livers usually contain growth promoters and other chemical agents, and if consumed regularly, they can lead to food allergies or chronic cumulative poisoning in Siberian Huskies, which can easily trigger skin problems.
3. Chicken liver contains a high amount of vitamin A nutrients, and if healthy Siberian Huskies consume it regularly, they may develop vitamin A toxicity, leading to pain, lameness, and tooth loss in the dogs.
Siberian Huskies who consume chicken liver regularly are also prone to calcium deficiency, which can easily cause puppies to develop rickets or lead to osteomalacia in adult dogs.