I just got a “rescue” dog and am learning about feeding.
My mind rejects the thought that I can give him a raw chicken leg. I am just conditioned to think that way.
I bought 4 drumsticks but I want to cook them first
Just to double check, is it all right to give her a raw drumstick?
No! Dogs are much better at handling salmonella poisoning than humans are, but it can still kill them. There was a big recall of Diamond Pet Food several years ago because dozens of dogs were killed by salmonella poisoning linked to Diamond's dog food. And, of course, salmonella is the big danger when it comes to eating uncooked or undercooked chicken or pork.
Also, personally, I remove the chicken bones from any chicken I give to my dogs. A lot of dog owners and veterinarians, even, would disagree with me about that and say it was unneccesary. But cooked chicken bones are brittle and the shards can perforate the dog's stomach and intestines. Plus it's no fun watching your doggie choke on a chicken bone!
No, don’t give your dog uncooked chicken. And DEFINITELY don’t give your dog chicken bones, cook or uncooked. Bones of birds are brittle and could do a lot of damage to your dogs stomach or intestines.