Chicken feet mainly consist of skin, connective tissue, cartilage, and tiny bones, making them easily digestible. This includes their nails too! It’s safe to give your pooch or kitty the entire foot! Chicken necks have similar qualities minus the nails.
Chicken feet are naturally rich in protein, glucosamine, and chondroitin, which are building blocks of cartilage and connective tissue.
Numerous studies over the years have proven the powerful positive effects of glucosamine and chondroitin supplementation for joint health, arthritis, affecting the overall mobility of dogs and cats. If your dog is suffering from arthritis, your holistic or vet professional will likely recommend glucosamine and chondroitin to help support your pets’ joints. The absolute best way to supplement any needed nutrient is through the natural whole food sources, each chicken foot has about 450mg of glucosamine.
Try giving dogs and cats chicken feet or chicken necks. When dogs chew on them, this process will naturally remove plaque and tartar build-up on their teeth.