My Dog Ate Venison Venison: What I Learned the Hard Way

Okay, so I need to share this because honestly, I had no idea about venison venison until my dog Max got into some. I thought, "It's just food, how bad can it be?" Big mistake.

Yes, dogs can eat venison safely. Beyond being safe for dogs, venison is a very nutritious meat used in many dog foods and treats.

As with all human foods, you must ask your vet before feeding your dog any new dietary additions.

Here’s what you should know about feeding venison to your dog..

I wish I had known this sooner.

venison is a red meat that contains vitamins and minerals essential to your pup’s health.

One downside of venison is that it contains less protein than some other red meats, like beef.

However, venison also contains less fat and cholesterol..

If you’ve been advised that your pup needs to lose a couple of pounds, venison or dog food made with venison may be a good option to keep your dog’s protein levels up.

Additionally, this may be a good meat option for dogs with allergies to other meats like chicken..

I felt so guilty when I realized what was happening.

though there is a debate about whether you can give your dog raw venison, cooked venison is safe to feed your dog..

While raw venison does contain more nutrients, some dogs don’t handle raw foods well.

Additionally, wild raw venison meat has been shown to contain tapeworm cysts and could cause outbreaks of illnesses like E.

Watching Max go through this was heartbreaking.

you can cook venison for your dog just as you would cook it for yourself, but forgo the butter and seasonings.

You can also dry venison to make jerky for your doggo, which they will thank you for. Venison jerky is a snack you and your dog can even share.

If you're going through something similar, know that you're not alone. And definitely talk to your vet - they know way more than I do!