Is beef liver cooked under 120 degrees considered raw for my dog?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You can give these to Thunder as long as they are cooked. Raw organs are not recommended as they can contain a large amount of bacteria and that would not be good for him. Good luck and have a great day!

No, I would not recommend doing this. Too much raw liver (and cooked liver) can be toxic for dogs in that they will get too much Vitamin A, leading to bone deformity, excessive bone growth on the elbows and spine, weight loss, and anorexia. Your dog's dry food will give him all the nutrients he needs.

Processed food like canned liver should be avoided in dogs. It can have a high salt content and be very fatty which can cause gastrointestinal problems. If you want to give your dog a special treat, try something like freshly prepared meat, like chicken, in small amounts to prevent and stomach upset. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

It can be ok in small amounts, but do not give Lily large amounts of it. Calves liver would be better as it has less fat that beef liver, but again in small amounts. No more than 5% of the total diet.

Hello and thank you for more explanations. If you cooked the liver with the bile, it may not be very tasty. Your dog may refuse to eat it because bile makes the food taste bitter. But it will not cause any health issues.

Hello again! Yes you can potentially feed this much, but she doesn't need it daily. It's a treat, and treats should never be given daily or they no longer are treats. In addition, too much liver can lead to an overdose of vitamin A, which in turn leads to bone deformity, bone spurs, digestive problems, muscle weakness, weight loss, and stiffness. It's better to limit it to three times a week.

Your dog will be ok. Your dog would need to eat about 1/8th of a cup of onions in order to be poisoned. It was good that your dad scraped off all the onion. You do not have to worry about onion poisoning in your dog if the liver was cooked in the same pan as you describe.