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Why is boiling chicken better for my dog than cooking in foil?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 25 lbs

Can you please tell me why boiling a chicken breast is better for your dog rather than cooking in foil and draining after it is cooked

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 25th, 2017

Boiling the chicken breast will make it softer and easier for a dog to digest, plus it helps retain the moisture better. Cooking it in foil can easily dry out the chicken breast, make it tougher. When a dog is ill, you want them to have soft palatable foods, and boiling a chicken breast will ensure that it is soft. I hope this helps!

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