
Beef liver
The liver is a vital organ in cattle, sheep, elk, and many other animals (humans!). It helps detoxify the body, helps with digestion, produces proteins, and secretes bile. The liver is by far the most nutrient-dense organ you can feed your dog.
Why we feed?
Although some muscle meats do contain vitamins and minerals, the liver has a more concentrated amount of nutrients. Liver is a vital part of your dog’s raw diet, and without it, the diet would be considered unbalanced.

How to feed?
Most dogs love liver! However, if your dog is picky, you can do a few things to introduce liver into their diet! If the dog is new to a raw diet, mixing small amounts to avoid diarrhea is recommended. You can also make “organ cubes” for your dog, which usually is ground-up liver mixed in with goat’s milk or bone broth and frozen! These cubes can be fed one with every meal for picky dogs. The liver should only comprise about 5% of your dog’s raw diet.
Additional info?
Liver is absolutely necessary in your dog’s raw diet; however, be careful about overfeeding! Overfeeding liver can cause vitamin A toxicity, so be sure to keep it around 5%.
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