For turkey bone broth<\/a> with a one-cup serving size, one cup has 45 calories (10 calories from fat). It has 1 gram of total fat; 0 grams of saturated fat; 0 mg of cholesterol; and 70 mg of sodium. It has 7 grams of carbohydrates; 0 grams of dietary fiber; and 3 grams of protein.<\/p>\n The marrow in turkey bones and other bones is high in calories and fat but it also contains some protein and nutrients such as vitamin B12. Marrow is also rich in collagen, the most abundant protein in the body. It can help promote skin health and reduce joint pain.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t feel like cooking a turkey or making turkey broth, you can buy smoked turkey neck bones. They can be boiled\/simmered and eaten; or boiled and used to make broth or stock.<\/p>\n In general, turkey bones are similar to chicken bones where dogs are concerned. That means that cooked bones can be dangerous.<\/p>\n Cooked bones tend to become brittle from the heat during the cooking process. This means that even though the meat on the bone may be moist and juicy, the bone can splinter and break easily. (Think of how easy it is to pull and break a cooked wishbone from a turkey.) It\u2019s the jagged broken bones which can pose a serious risk to a dog when he chomps into them. A brittle bone can easily snap and become lodged in a dog\u2019s throat or make a tear in a dog\u2019s gastrointestinal system.<\/p>\n Turkey bones can be especially worrisome because some of them are very large. A dog that tries to wolf down a cooked drumstick runs the risk of wedging a sharp piece of bone in his gut when he chews on it.<\/p>\n In other cases, small pieces of bone can get stuck in your dog\u2019s stomach or intestines that can result in a blockage. Your dog could become constipated<\/a>. In the worst cases, your dog could need surgery to unblock things.<\/p>\n If the splintered bones do move through your dog\u2019s system, it\u2019s possible that some sharp bone pieces can cause your dog pain and even bleeding when he eliminates<\/a>.<\/p>\n For these reasons, you should avoid giving your dog any cooked turkey bones.<\/p>\n Raw turkey bones are not brittle the way that cooked bones are. They haven\u2019t been cooked so they are more or less the way nature made them. They won\u2019t snap and splinter if a dog chews on them, for example.<\/p>\n However, raw turkey bones (and other raw bones) do come with some concerns. Since they are not cooked, they are a little more likely to carry bacteria. People who advocate feeding raw bones and raw food to dogs point out that dogs have strong stomach acid and they should be able to overcome small amounts of bacteria on food. And, most foods contain some amount of bacteria even if precautions are taken.<\/p>\n The U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) came out against<\/a> giving dogs raw bones. The American Veterinary Medical Association advises against a raw food diet but seems to feel that raw bones are acceptable as long as the bone is suitable and there is supervision.<\/p>\n It is possible that a dog might crack a took when chewing on a big turkey bone, especially one that is very dense such as a thigh bone. This doesn\u2019t always happen but we would be remiss if we didn\u2019t mention the possibility. In this case, your dog would need to see your vet for some dental work. Many people claim that chewing on raw bones helps keep the teeth whiter and cleaner. That\u2019s possibly true, but a cracked tooth sometimes occurs, especially with an older dog.<\/p>\n Some dogs love raw bones and some never really like them. It seems to be a personal preference with dogs.<\/p>\n If you plan to give your dog any raw turkey bones, it\u2019s important to follow handwashing and safety rules in your kitchen and where your dog eats. While your dog may not mind a little bacteria on his food, Salmonella<\/em> and other bacteria can be passed to humans so keep things scrubbed clean. Feed your dog on a surface that can be easily cleaned such as tile or linoleum.<\/p>\n If you are immuno-compromised, it might be a good idea to forego giving your dog raw turkey bones or other raw food for the sake of your health and safety.<\/p>\nAre Turkey Bones Dangerous for Dogs?<\/h2>\n
Can You Give Your Dog Raw Turkey Bones?<\/h2>\n
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If your dog has any complications from eating raw turkey bones, they might appear as the following:<\/h3>\n
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