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xBellax · 03-22-2010, 08:04 PM

I recently found my yorkie digging through my garbage bag....she looked like she was eating part of a raw chicken carcass (although I don't know if she actually ate anything or was just licking it). Should I be worried about salmonella? I called the vet and she said that she would be more worried if the dog actually ate the chicken bones but in terms of salmonella it's not that big of a worry....what do you guys think?

Ellie May · 03-22-2010, 08:10 PM

Well, some people feed their dogs raw chicken and raw chicken bones. It should not be a big deal. However, anytime bones are involved, there is a slight risk of problems. Salmonella shouldn't be a concern unless your pup has a compromised immune system. If she got much fat, there is always a concern of pancreatitis in Yorkies. It sounds like she will be just fine though...

ChantalB · 03-22-2010, 08:33 PM

I and many other feed their yorkies raw meat and bones including chicken carcass regularly without problems .

Was the chicken old or just did you just trow it out? I would worry a little if the meat is old but most likely it will all be ok. I would also worry about the dog eating bones unsupervised in case he chocked.

I can never let my yorkies alone 5 minutes with a garbage bag as they can became real little raccoons.

I think he should be ok.

lillymae · 03-22-2010, 10:14 PM

As far as bones go , if it was raw it should be fine as they are soft and chewy. Cooked bones however are very dangerous especially chicken bones as they are splintery.

03-22-2010, 08:04 PM	#1
xBellax YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 4	Help - My yorkie ate some raw chicken I recently found my yorkie digging through my garbage bag....she looked like she was eating part of a raw chicken carcass (although I don't know if she actually ate anything or was just licking it). Should I be worried about salmonella? I called the vet and she said that she would be more worried if the dog actually ate the chicken bones but in terms of salmonella it's not that big of a worry....what do you guys think?

03-22-2010, 08:10 PM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Well, some people feed their dogs raw chicken and raw chicken bones. It should not be a big deal. However, anytime bones are involved, there is a slight risk of problems. Salmonella shouldn't be a concern unless your pup has a compromised immune system. If she got much fat, there is always a concern of pancreatitis in Yorkies. It sounds like she will be just fine though... __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-22-2010, 08:33 PM	#3
ChantalB Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,042	I and many other feed their yorkies raw meat and bones including chicken carcass regularly without problems . Was the chicken old or just did you just trow it out? I would worry a little if the meat is old but most likely it will all be ok. I would also worry about the dog eating bones unsupervised in case he chocked. I can never let my yorkies alone 5 minutes with a garbage bag as they can became real little raccoons. I think he should be ok.

03-22-2010, 10:14 PM	#4
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	As far as bones go , if it was raw it should be fine as they are soft and chewy. Cooked bones however are very dangerous especially chicken bones as they are splintery.