The American Paws Journal

Thoughtful tips for happier, healthier dogs.

Expert guides, ingredient insights, and care tips from our team — for dogs and the people who love them.

Lung for Dogs: Light, Airy & Low-Fat Rewards

Dried lung is porous and easy to break for training, but low-fat claims, calories, and organ allowances require product-by-product checks.

Liver, heart, gizzard, kidney, and lung do different jobs in a dog’s diet. Compare their roles, portion limits, preparation, an...

Raw chicken hearts are not chemically poisonous, but they can bring raw-poultry germs into a dog’s bowl and the household. Lear...

Chicken liver can be a nutrient-dense occasional treat, but its concentrated vitamin A demands restraint. Learn safe cooking, t...

Chicken hearts can be a protein-rich occasional treat when cooked plain and portioned carefully. Learn their nutrients, raw ris...

Chicken gizzards can be a protein-rich occasional treat when cooked plain and cut small. Learn what they are, how to prepare th...

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