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Is boiled or roast chicken better for my dog's sensitive stomach?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 12 years and 7 months old | 7 lbs

Our Yorkshire terrier cross can only have specific digestive support biscuits, Royal canine gastric intestinal tins, he hates it, boiled white fish, boiled rice and boiled chicken, my question, is there any difference between boiled chicken and roast chicken in water, all skinless when given to our pet, only treats are a piece of carrots, he takes it or leaves it. We have to give him periodically half sachet of Yudigest twice a day, because of loose motions, he is approx 12 years old, Treats?

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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 15th, 2017

I would advise boiled chicken over roast chicken to use as treats. The roast chicken can have oils, and butters on it which are high in fat and can cause health problems. These health problems can lead to gastrointestinal upset such a pancreatitis.

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