{"id":16081,"date":"2026-01-29T09:34:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T17:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.justfoodfordogs.com\/?p=16081"},"modified":"2026-10-13T12:56:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T19:56:19","slug":"dog-ate-raw-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/dog-ate-raw-chicken","title":{"rendered":"My Dog Ate Raw Chicken: What Can I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16081\" class=\"elementor elementor-16081\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a9d4991 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a9d4991\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33dd213e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33dd213e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dogs are sneaky. They\u2019re also opportunistic. This means if they smell or see a piece of raw chicken, they&#8217;re probably going to eat it, bones and all\u2014and not think twice!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, you&#8217;re in a panic.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, your brain is swirling with questions. Sure, chicken is a <a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/what-is-chicken-meal.html\">common dog food ingredient<\/a>, but can dogs eat raw <a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/can-dogs-eat-dark-meat-chicken.html\">chicken<\/a>? What happens if my dog eats raw chicken? Is raw chicken good for dogs, or is it a harmful source of bacteria, bones, and BIG problems?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this practical guide, we&#8217;ll get to the meat of this topic. We\u2019ll help you understand the risks of raw chicken for dogs, how to recognize signs of food poisoning or illness in dogs, what to do if your dog eats raw chicken, and how to prevent them from accidentally eating raw meat.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Signs That My Dog Might Have Eaten Raw Chicken<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some dogs show no signs after eating raw chicken, others can quickly become very sick. It all depends on how much your dog consumed, whether they ate chicken bones, your dog&#8217;s size, and their overall health. Signs that your pet consumed raw meat may include:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vomiting<\/strong>: This can happen for several reasons. Most often, it&#8217;s because your dog&#8217;s stomach and digestive tract aren&#8217;t used to raw chicken. It can also be caused by eating too much, bacteria (food poisoning), a blockage, or eating chicken skin or fat.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/food-for-dogs-recipe-developed-specifically-for-relief-of-nausea-and-diarrhea.html\"><strong>Diarrhea<\/strong><\/a>: Raw chicken can cause loose or liquid stool. This can be triggered by fatty components of raw chicken, such as the skin and fat, seasonings or marinades, or from contamination (bacteria).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Drooling<\/strong>: Dogs may experience nausea after eating raw chicken because it irritates their stomach. Nausea is also associated with food poisoning. Unusual drooling can also indicate that a bone is lodged in your dog&#8217;s mouth, especially if your dog is pawing at their face or muzzle.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Stomach discomfort<\/strong>: Like us, dogs can suffer from abdominal pain. Cramping, bloating, and gas can be caused by food-borne illnesses and bacterial infection.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Lethargy<\/strong>: Dogs may be tired or uninterested in regular activity if they don&#8217;t feel well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-risks-of-eating-raw-chicken\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks of eating raw chicken<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can I give my dog raw chicken? The majority of vets do not recommend it, but according to raw diet advocates, dogs are technically equipped to eat raw chicken. This is because their highly acidic stomach can neutralize harmful bacteria, and their relatively short digestive tract lowers the likelihood of certain infections. However, this doesn&#8217;t override the numerous risks or mean that every dog can tolerate raw meat.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the risks of eating raw chicken.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-salmonella-infection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salmonella infection<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve wondered, &#8220;Can dogs get <em>Salmonella<\/em> from eating raw chicken?&#8221; The answer is absolutely.\u00a0 <em>Salmonella<\/em> is a dangerous bacteria commonly found in contaminated raw chicken. In addition to becoming sick from this infection, dogs can shed the bacteria in their saliva and stool. This can then be passed to dog owners and result in serious gastrointestinal illness, which may require hospitalization.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-e-coli-infection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">E. coli infection<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like <em>Salmonella<\/em>, <em>E. coli<\/em> is a harmful bacteria often found in raw chicken and other raw meats that can cause a bacterial infection in dogs and humans. Contamination with <em>E. coli<\/em> can lead to serious illness and hospitalization in pets and people.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-choking-hazard-and-bone-splinters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choking hazard and bone splinters<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although uncooked chicken bones are softer and easier for dogs to digest than cooked bones, dogs can still choke on them. This can be a life-threatening emergency. In addition to choking, intestinal blockages can happen if dogs eat too much bone or swallow large pieces. Finally, although bone splinters are more common with cooked chicken bones, sharp pieces may still form as dogs chew and can cause internal injury.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-food-poisoning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food poisoning<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like humans, dogs can suffer from food poisoning after consuming contaminated meat. This is a catch-all term for bacterial infections, including <em>Salmonella<\/em>, <em>E. coli<\/em>, and <em>Campylobacter<\/em>, that cause gastrointestinal illness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"679\" class=\"wp-image-13616\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chicken_Breast-1200x815-5904231a-48e2-42ed-841b-dad11956075a-e1701180664646.jpg\" alt=\"raw chicken breast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chicken_Breast-1200x815-5904231a-48e2-42ed-841b-dad11956075a-e1701180664646.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chicken_Breast-1200x815-5904231a-48e2-42ed-841b-dad11956075a-e1701180664646-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chicken_Breast-1200x815-5904231a-48e2-42ed-841b-dad11956075a-e1701180664646-768x521.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-should-i-do-if-my-dog-ate-raw-chicken\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Do if My Dog Ate Raw Chicken?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you know or suspect your dog ate raw chicken, but they aren\u2019t choking or in obvious distress, it&#8217;s important to stay calm but alert. Many dogs can safely digest raw chicken without illness or injury. However, you&#8217;ll need to stay alert for changes in their condition. Here&#8217;s what you need to do.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-monitor-for-symptoms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitor for symptoms<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>E.coli <\/em>and <em>Salmonella<\/em> can rapidly make dogs ill. Stay alert for changes, including vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and discomfort. Report any concerns to your veterinarian.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-contact-your-veterinarian-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact your veterinarian\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dog is sick or you&#8217;re simply concerned, your vet can advise you on whether to bring them to the clinic or care for them at home.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-don-t-induce-vomiting-without-guidance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t induce vomiting without guidance<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although sometimes recommended to prevent toxicity, making your dog vomit can lead to complications like aspiration pneumonia. Do not attempt this without your vet\u2019s recommendation and instructions.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-provide-water-and-monitor-your-dog-s-thirst\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provide water and monitor your dog&#8217;s thirst<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping your dog hydrated can help them digest raw food and replace any fluids lost during vomiting or diarrhea. Raw meat has a high water content, so it&#8217;s not unusual for your pet to drink less. If they drink more than normal, contact your vet.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-gradually-return-to-a-normal-diet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gradually return to a normal diet<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dog became sick after eating raw chicken as part of a raw diet, the meat may have been contaminated or simply too <a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/chicken-allergy-in-dogs.html\">difficult for them to digest<\/a>. Raw diets don\u2019t work well for every dog. Once your dog has recovered, follow your veterinarian\u2019s advice and gradually transition back to their regular, complete, balanced dog food.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dog accidentally ate raw chicken (e.g., off the counter or fed by a guest), slowly reintroduce their normal food over several days to help prevent further stomach upset.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-prevention-tips-for-avoiding-raw-chicken-incidents\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevention Tips for Avoiding Raw Chicken Incidents<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-15994\" src=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Westway-Studio-JustFoodForDogs-December-01-2025-057-2100x1400-963bafc0-6dab-4e8c-9db3-5a3e4cb14d70-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"smiling dog with human\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Westway-Studio-JustFoodForDogs-December-01-2025-057-2100x1400-963bafc0-6dab-4e8c-9db3-5a3e4cb14d70-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Westway-Studio-JustFoodForDogs-December-01-2025-057-2100x1400-963bafc0-6dab-4e8c-9db3-5a3e4cb14d70-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Westway-Studio-JustFoodForDogs-December-01-2025-057-2100x1400-963bafc0-6dab-4e8c-9db3-5a3e4cb14d70-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Westway-Studio-JustFoodForDogs-December-01-2025-057-2100x1400-963bafc0-6dab-4e8c-9db3-5a3e4cb14d70-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By now, it\u2019s clear that feeding your dog raw chicken carries more risks than potential nutritional benefits. These risks don\u2019t only affect your dog\u2014bacteria like <em>Salmonella<\/em>, <em>Campylobacter<\/em>, and <em>E. coli<\/em> can also put your entire household at risk.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how to help avoid the dangers associated with pets eating raw meat.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-always-store-chicken-securely-to-avoid-cross-contamination\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Always store chicken securely to avoid cross-contamination<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always store raw chicken in sealed, leak-proof containers and keep it out of your dog&#8217;s reach. Sanitize countertops, cutting boards, and utensils thoroughly after handling raw meat to reduce the risk of spreading bacteria.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-supervise-or-confine-pets-during-meal-prep\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supervise or confine pets during meal prep<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even well-behaved dogs can&#8217;t always resist a piece of raw meat! Keep your dog out of the kitchen, in a crate, or under close supervision while preparing raw chicken and other harmful foods, to prevent sneaky bites or dropped pieces.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-educate-household-members\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educate household members<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure everyone in your household knows not to share raw meat or chicken bones with your dog. This includes children and guests who may not realize the dangers of raw food for dogs.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-avoid-feeding-raw-chicken-raw-diet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid feeding raw chicken (raw diet)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feeding raw chicken as part of a raw diet can increase the risk of foodborne illness and digestive upset. Complete and balanced dog foods are a safer, healthier, and more consistent way to support your dog\u2019s long-term wellness.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-supporting-your-dog-s-health-moving-forward\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Your Dog&#8217;s Health Moving Forward<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many pet parents choose raw food diets because they\u2019re looking for a less processed, more nutritious option for their dog. Fortunately, there\u2019s a safer alternative to feeding dogs raw meat. Gently cooked foods, such as JustFoodForDogs, deliver high-quality nutrition without <a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/what-ingredients-to-avoid-in-dog-food.html\">unnecessary additives<\/a>, preservatives, or the health risks of handling raw food.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By gently cooking our recipes, we reduce the risk of harmful bacteria while providing complete and balanced nutrition. JFFD also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/custom-prescriptive.html\">customized options<\/a> to support your dog\u2019s unique needs, including sensitive digestion, and <a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/instant-pot-recipe-chicken-rice-dog-food.html\">recipes<\/a> for each life stage. In the long run, your dog\u2019s health is best supported by consistency and trusted nutrition, not frequent changes for the sake of variety or <a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/cracked-raw-egg-over-dog-food.html\">trends.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the entire JustFoodForDogs menu, including our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/product\/justfresh-chicken\/10090102.html\">JustFresh Home-Cooked Chicken Recipe<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/custom-prescriptive.html\">customized diets<\/a>, and start building your dog\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/dog-food-calculator\/?startCalculator=true\">meal plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54947b7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"54947b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"ffe96e9\" class=\"e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"ffe96e9\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-440d48a elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"440d48a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7130\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7130\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long after eating raw chicken will symptoms appear? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7130\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-849e6fe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"849e6fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae0bf38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae0bf38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Dogs may experience symptoms as soon as 12 hours or as late as 48 hours after eating raw chicken. This will depend on the bacterial load your dog consumes, whether they ate chicken bones, and their general health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7131\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7131\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When should my dog see a vet for raw chicken ingestion? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7131\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfabe6d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cfabe6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c2dff7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c2dff7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Seek veterinary care if your dog is showing any symptoms of illness, including persistent vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy, or blood in the stool. You know your dog better than anyone, so if something doesn&#8217;t seem right, contact your vet or take your dog to a veterinary emergency or urgent care center. Inform the veterinary team that your dog consumed raw chicken so they can protect themselves from potential transmission of food-borne illness while handling your dog.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7132\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7132\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are there safer alternatives to raw chicken for dogs? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7132\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e528bd0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e528bd0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7986491 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7986491\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes. 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