Looking for alternatives as we mainly buy bbq chicken liver or bbq chicken carcass. What do you feed your dogs that is somewhat noutrius and on the budget side?

BBQ?

We give them proper dog food with the nutrients they need, usually Prowild salmon or lamb, and add some cooked beef, chicken, rice and vegetables. Fruit they help themselves to when it is in season.

The Boys get half a chicken carcass each morning from Daddy (me)
Mommy (Land Lady) gives them any leftover, leftover rice (you know what I mean, the rice from yesterday that wasn't consumed by humans for breakfast today) with raw fish heads or fish sauce - and anything non-spicy for them to pick through. Uneaten omelette, fried rice, and what not.
During non-fishing months, when it's hot, The Boys still get half a carcass each in the morning but get dried dog food at night, with the "leftover leftover" rice being fed to them for a late lunch in a soup-like condition (like joke) to ensure they are hydrated.

They also get pigs' femurs and shoulder blades every now and then throughout the year. They particularly like it when Daddy forgets he bought half a kilo or so of pork mince and forgot it in the fridge...

Mix of everything we eat & dry dog food. She eats very good, beef & pork tenderloin, salmon, along with lesser cuts, along with fruits & veggies. Dry food ...

Previous, same topic thread ...

https://aseannow.com/topic/1347026-what-are-you-feeding-your-thai-dog/

Edited Saturday at 11:12 AM2 days by KhunLA

Dried food: IAMS
Sometimes pork and chicken livers - sparingly as they have a ton of Vitamin A
Chicken carcasses made into chicken and rice stew - deboned
Ox or buffalo steak - gotta treat them sometimes on occasion
Broiled chicken (gai yam)
Ground pork and eggs
Canned dog food when I'm really lazy - sparingly
Cooked vegetables like carrots mixed in with the meat dishes
Some of my dogs like bananas for a desert

I've got 9 dogs (down from 10 as I just lost one of my oldest 14 year olds)
Love ❤️ my dogs (and cat and bird)

1 hour ago, John_s said:

Looking for alternatives as we mainly buy bbq chicken liver

Be careful. Liver has a lot of vitamin A which can become toxic if you feed them liver too often. Just a "heads-up."

He gets kebabs delivered by motorbike everyday.......chicken, chicken hearts, chicken livers, beef, pork.......he has kibble, but rarely touches it.

The kebab meat is wrapped in sticky rice and he is hand fed as lies on the sofa.....(not by me!!)

1 hour ago, John_s said:

Looking for alternatives as we mainly buy bbq chicken liver or bbq chicken carcass. What do you feed your dogs that is somewhat noutrius and on the budget side?

I just re-read this comment. You should not give dogs cooked chicken bones, they can't digest them and can cause serious intestinal issues.
Raw? Yes.

1 minute ago, The Oracle said:

I just re-read this comment. You should not give dogs cooked chicken bones, they can't digest them and can cause serious intestinal issues.
Raw? Yes.

Yes...any cooked bone can splinter.

15 hours ago, MIke B Bad said:

Yes...any cooked bone can splinter.

15 hours ago, The Oracle said:

I just re-read this comment. You should not give dogs cooked chicken bones, they can't digest them and can cause serious intestinal issues.
Raw? Yes.

Not quite true. Slow cook them for long enough and you can crush the bones between your fingertips. Soft enough for young pups.

15 hours ago, MIke B Bad said:

Yes...any cooked bone can splinter.

Should not give bones at all if their nutritional needs are already met through other food.

3 hours ago, Hummin said:

Should not give bones at all if their nutritional needs are already met through other food.

Isn't that the same as saying that you should not continue to eat if you are already full?

What is your substitute for bone meal and what is the advantage in skipping it?

20 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

Isn't that the same as saying that you should not continue to eat if you are already full?

What is your substitute for bone meal and what is the advantage in skipping it?

I explained above what we give our dogs, and all their nutritional needs are met through complete meals, for bone health and health in general. Bones are not necessary and can cause problems, raw or cooked. If the diet does not provide enough calcium or other minerals, I would supplement what is actually missing rather than feed bones. And trust me it was a long process to make sure they didnt give bones to our dogs when we where not there.

Many Thai dogs are mainly fed leftovers, rice and scraps, and get very little of what they actually need nutritionally, so bones can become a necessary supplement, but they come with risks, including tooth damage, choking, intestinal blockage and internal injury or bleeding.

Prowild Salmon and Lamb, beef, chicken breast, rice, and vegetables.

28 minutes ago, Hummin said:

I explained above what we give our dogs, and all their nutritional needs are met through complete meals, for bone health and health in general. Bones are not necessary and can cause problems, raw or cooked. If the diet does not provide enough calcium or other minerals, I would supplement what is actually missing rather than feed bones. And trust me it was a long process to make sure they didnt give bones to our dogs when we where not there.

Many Thai dogs are mainly fed leftovers, rice and scraps, and get very little of what they actually need nutritionally, so bones can become a necessary supplement, but they come with risks, including tooth damage, choking, intestinal blockage and internal injury or bleeding.

Prowild Salmon and Lamb, beef, chicken breast, rice, and vegetables.

I already stipulated that I slow cook them in order to eliminate any potential injury. So blanket advice to avoid bones without taking that into account is clearly quite misleading.

Bones, prepared carefully, and bone meal is good for the dogs. You didn't actually come up with an alternative, other than a vague "supplement".

When I had a dog (RIP Shiro) I fed her Purina Pro Plan for dogs

Now I feed my cat Purina Pro Plan for cats, Salmon flavor.

Why feed them something other than dog or cat food?

31 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

I already stipulated that I slow cook them in order to eliminate any potential injury. So blanket advice to avoid bones without taking that into account is clearly quite misleading.

Bones, prepared carefully, and bone meal is good for the dogs. You didn't actually come up with an alternative, other than a vague "supplement".

I don't see this as a matter for discussion. I already provide complete nutrition to my dogs and explained what they eat. I also explained that bones can be a useful supplement for dogs that do not get enough nutrients, but they come with risks.

23 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

When I had a dog (RIP Shiro) I fed her Purina Pro Plan for dogs ...Now I feed my cat Purina Pro Plan for cats, Salmon flavor. ... Why feed them something other than dog or cat food?

For the same reason we avoid overly processed foods, and prefer whole foods. I certainly wouldn't feed her nothing but scraps not meant for human consumpsion. Surely no prime cuts in canned or dry dog food.

Only give her dry dog food, hoping it actually is fortifide as they say. My other 2 dogs, never ate dog food. One living 15+ yrs, the other had an oops.

Edited yesterday at 08:39 AM1 day by KhunLA

I really miss having a dog. I haven't hd one in years.

My last dog, Rex:

Not the best picture, but that's one of the only ones I have on my computer. An insane Cocker Spaniel, in every sense of the word. He was permanently kicked out of every place I ever brought him.

I think I used to feed him a mix of canned dog food and dry dog food. Once in a while, I'd put a raw egg on top. Today, healthier alternatives are available, I'm sure.

2 hours ago, Hummin said:

I don't see this as a matter for discussion. I already provide complete nutrition to my dogs and explained what they eat. I also explained that bones can be a useful supplement for dogs that do not get enough nutrients, but they come with risks.

You don't see it as a matter for discussion? It was you who suggested to not give bones to dogs. Now you don't want to discuss your own statement? That's not how it works on a discussion forum.

May I draw your attention to the OP?

On 8/22/2026 at 6:47 PM, John_s said:

Looking for alternatives as we mainly buy bbq chicken liver or bbq chicken carcass. What do you feed your dogs that is somewhat noutrius and on the budget side?

My suggestion is chicken carcass, slow cooked overnight until the bones are soft, served with brown rice.

Slow cookers are cheap, under 400 baht. Chicken carcass is cheap. 25 baht per kg. Brown rice under 200 baht per 5 kg bag.

As an aside, the Prowild dry food looks of a decent quality. But here I am discussing your nonsensical statement of not giving bones to dogs under any circumstances.

Edited yesterday at 11:12 AM1 day by IsmeUno

2 hours ago, KhunLA said:

For the same reason we avoid overly processed foods, and prefer whole foods. I certainly wouldn't feed her nothing but scraps not meant for human consumpsion. Surely no prime cuts in canned or dry dog food.

Only give her dry dog food, hoping it actually is fortifide as they say. My other 2 dogs, never ate dog food. One living 15+ yrs, the other had an oops.

So you cook and feed prime cuts?

I gave my dogs scraps, but I do not consider giving a dog scraps feeding them. I fed my dogs dog food.

3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

So you cook and feed prime cuts?

I gave my dogs scraps, but I do not consider giving a dog scraps feeding them. I fed my dogs dog food.

Nothing wrong with scraps as snacks.

Though I prefer freshly prepared food with minimal processing, to pre-packaged dog food. Would you eat pre-packaged dog food? You would likely eat slow cooked chicken with brown rice 😊

16 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

So you cook and feed prime cuts?

I gave my dogs scraps, but I do not consider giving a dog scraps feeding them. I fed my dogs dog food.

Yea, usually only eat beef & pork tenderloin, though (USDA Prime) would be a stretch. Salmon & Tuna filet, shrimp, mussels, chicken, so she eats everything we eat. Always something, along with dry dog food.

If I'm not going to eat, I'm not feeding it to her. And I've tasted her dry dog food, and just OK, only brand I'll buy her.

Egg, Salmon & dry DF ...

Edited yesterday at 11:45 AM1 day by KhunLA

20 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Yea, usually only eat beef & pork tenderloin, though (USDA Prime) would be a stretch. Salmon & Tuna filet, shrimp, mussels, chicken, so she eats everything we eat. Always something, along with dry dog food.

If I'm not going to eat, I'm not feeding it to her. And I've tasted her dry dog food, and just OK, only brand I'll buy her.

Egg, Salmon & dry DF ...

That's a small dog 😊

5 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

That's a small dog 😊

Only 10kg, and depends what she already had or will have later.

Edited yesterday at 12:07 PM1 day by KhunLA

26 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

You don't see it as a matter for discussion? It was you who suggested to not give bones to dogs. Now you don't want to discuss your own statement? That's not how it works on a discussion forum.

May I draw your attention to the OP?

My suggestion is chicken carcass, slow cooked overnight until the bones are soft, served with brown rice.

Slow cookers are cheap, under 400 baht. Chicken carcass is cheap. 25 baht per kg. Brown rice under 200 baht per 5 kg bag.

As an aside, the Prowild dry food looks of a decent quality. But here I am discussing your nonsensical statement of not giving bones to dogs under any circumstances.

already stated that feeding bones to dogs comes with risks, whether raw, boiled or long cooked. Major veterinary sources do not recommend cooked bones.

Raw bones, broken teeth, choking, blockage, perforation, constipation and bacterial contamination.

Boiled or cooked bones, increased brittleness and splintering, broken teeth, choking, blockage and perforation.

Long cooked chicken carcasses, cooking does not remove the veterinary warning. The bones can still fragment and cause choking, obstruction or damage to the digestive tract.

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/why-bones-are-not-safe-for-dogs

If you have additional information showing that long cooked chicken carcasses are safe for dogs, I would like to see your source.

Edited 22 hours ago22 hr by Hummin

37 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Long cooked chicken carcasses, cooking does not remove the veterinary warning. The bones can still fragment and cause choking, obstruction or damage to the digestive tract.

There is your fiction. The part that you created out of thin air and tried to present as part of the professional advice.

If the bone is soft enough to crush between the fingers, the advice would be quite different from bones that can splinter and fragment in sharp edges.

You are inventing danger and feeding your fear.

21 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

There is your fiction. The part that you created out of thin air and tried to present as part of the professional advice.

If the bone is soft enough to crush between the fingers, the advice would be quite different from bones that can splinter and fragment in sharp edges.

You are inventing danger and feeding your fear.

Please provide the source where it says chicken carcass long cooked is safe and healthy for dogs!

Has anyone had a dog that died from chicken bones?

I have not, nor do I know anyone that has.

15 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Has anyone had a dog that died from chicken bones?

I have not, nor do I know anyone that has.

With the dogs on our farm when I grew up, we gave them raw leg bones from pork, lamb and wild animals to chew and play with. But since I was a kid, I always heard that chicken bones were dangerous. I also see that veterinary recommendations today include warnings about cooked bones.

Honestly, I only made a few claims in my post. I never said bones have no benefits, only that they come with risks, and that I personally do not give my dogs bones today.

I am willing to change my view if better evidence is presented.

7 hours ago, Hummin said:

I explained above what we give our dogs, and all their nutritional needs are met through complete meals, for bone health and health in general. Bones are not necessary and can cause problems, raw or cooked. If the diet does not provide enough calcium or other minerals, I would supplement what is actually missing rather than feed bones. And trust me it was a long process to make sure they didnt give bones to our dogs when we where not there.

Many Thai dogs are mainly fed leftovers, rice and scraps, and get very little of what they actually need nutritionally, so bones can become a necessary supplement, but they come with risks, including tooth damage, choking, intestinal blockage and internal injury or bleeding.

Prowild Salmon and Lamb, beef, chicken breast, rice, and vegetables.

6 hours ago, Hummin said:

I don't see this as a matter for discussion. I already provide complete nutrition to my dogs and explained what they eat. I also explained that bones can be a useful supplement for dogs that do not get enough nutrients, but they come with risks.

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

With the dogs on our farm when I grew up, we gave them raw leg bones from pork, lamb and wild animals to chew and play with. But since I was a kid, I always heard that chicken bones were dangerous. I also see that veterinary recommendations today include warnings about cooked bones.

Honestly, I only made a few claims in my post. I never said bones have no benefits, only that they come with risks, and that I personally do not give my dogs bones today.

I am willing to change my view if better evidence is presented.

I have always heard the same thing. But dogs love them, and the risk is small.

About 5,000 choking deaths per year in the US, with steak being the number one killer.