Jack@sandysmum Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I just wanted to find out whether it is ok to give smelly meat to your dog? I bought some chicken carcasses which I give once a day, but by the say 5th day they still look good but have a slight smell. Now I know that if it was me (as a human)I would not eat anything that smelt "off". Is it bad to give it too him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonymc Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Jack,they will be fine. My Dogs will bury Meat and Bones,leave it for days then eat it. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I just wanted to find out whether it is ok to give smelly meat to your dog? I bought some chicken carcasses which I give once a day, but by the say 5th day they still look good but have a slight smell. Now I know that if it was me (as a human)I would not eat anything that smelt "off". Is it bad to give it too him? Ideally all raw meat & bones should be frozen and then fed after thawing in teh fridge. Freezing helps kill some bacteria. I wouldnt deliberately set about feeding off meat even though tehir digestive systems are geared up for it, it is still an unnesccessary risk. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I just wanted to find out whether it is ok to give smelly meat to your dog? I bought some chicken carcasses which I give once a day, but by the say 5th day they still look good but have a slight smell. Now I know that if it was me (as a human)I would not eat anything that smelt "off". Is it bad to give it too him? No, I wouldn't risk it either. My dogs get the same quality food that I eat myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 You do realise that fresh chicken generally only has a shelf life of 4 to 5 days? And this only when they come instore - depending on delivery days and the rest, you may only get a day or two out of them. Basically you should either go shopping every day or two - or start freezing!!! Once breast bones start to do smelly, they will generally go moudly within a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 It depends on how much risk you are prepared to take doesn't it! Dogs are capable of consuming all sorts of nasty things that we wouldn't dream of eating and be OK but sometimes they do get upset guts. Personally I freeze chicken frames if they aren't going to be consumed within 2-3 days. That way if they do get a gut problem I know something I have done hasn't contributed to their problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieDog Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Dogs wont eat off meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Eww, i did a job for someone, 5 LARGE dogs, she left chicken for them all, 2 weeks worth. Ok, sounds good, would feed one lot, and put the next days lot in the fridge to defrost she had them ALL lined up in the fridge, just sitting on the shelves Day 2 it STUNK, juice was dripping out of the fridge door, thank god the rung me and had to come homeearly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 (edited) . Edited June 7, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonymc Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Jensta,you must have the most unusual Dogs in Australia.I have seen Dogs dig up an old Cow that died of Bloat.I found them having a great time and boy was she off!!! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack@sandysmum Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Thanks for the replies, I usually buy two weeks worth and freeze one and keep out the other, but I will now be doing what Cav said. I also find the same with the mince that I mix with rice and pasta, should I be freezing those in day lots too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Thanks for the replies, I usually buy two weeks worth and freeze one and keep out the other, but I will now be doing what Cav said. I also find the same with the mince that I mix with rice and pasta, should I be freezing those in day lots too? I reckon that sounds ideal How well does pasta freeze? Ive not tried that, but also hardly feed it, I normally only feed brown rice very infequently, as i find these grains & starshes cause itchy skin & yeast infestions (ears) You could make your own patties with mince , veg & offal, and freeze individually. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 ALso can feed them to the dogs frozen when it is hot Mine LOVE their frozen meat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 (edited) . Edited June 7, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieDog Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I must cause if i'm a bit iffy about the ham i'm about to put on my sandwich i offer it to my dogs - if they don't eat it i don't eat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangwyn Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 What sort of dogs do you own Jensta? If I based what I ate on what my dogs would consume I hate to think what would be going into my meals Dead, rotten birds, scraps left on the ground at the park, rabbit poo, horse poo, cow poo, cat poo... One of my work Labs lunged for a used prophylactic at the park once. Lucky I caught her in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubitty Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 (edited) I didn't know you could keep carcasses in the fridge for a few days. I've always frozen them as soon as I get home. My overgrown rat does not eat defrosted BARF mix. I have to freeze the meat and vegie mix separately in portions and then mix it together before i serve. Only way he will eat BARF. ETA: My dog doesn't eat or chew on old bones. He chews on them for the first hour or so that they are given and then never touches them again (even if there is still meat). Tangwyn, can I assume you have a lab??? Edited March 17, 2007 by Bub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I wouldnt feed it. If meat smells pongy I throw up so I freeze bones when I buy them and thaw them each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Dogs wont eat off meat. You reckon? I wonder how fresh the meat is on the bones they bury and dig up after a few days. Dogs will certainly eat off meat. They love food that stinks. I won't feed my dogs anything that smells a bit off. All the chicken frames go into the freezer, 3 to a pack. I take one pack out every night and it goes straight into the fridge to defrost. Maybe it depends on the dog.. My dog turns his nose up at meat with only a slight smell... but he is a bit fussy. I am sure he would roll in off meat though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toohey Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Jack,they will be fine. My Dogs will bury Meat and Bones,leave it for days then eat it. Tony Well, I hope you don't bury their meals a for a few days before you feed them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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