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Can I give my 7-week-old puppy deli chicken for training treats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 1 month and 19 days old

Can I feed my 7 week old puppy some chicken breast? It's not the kind that you cook, it's the kind that you buy at the store and put in sandwiches, the slices. He doesn't really go for treats which makes it kinda hard to train him.

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Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 6th, 2018

A lot of prepared meats contain large amounts of salt or seasonings that may upset Jasper’s stomach, and some types of seasonings can be harmful to dogs. Try boiling boneless skinless chicken in water, shredding the chicken, and feeding him small amounts as treats. Treats should not make up more than 10 % of his daily caloric intake, and he should be fed a diet appropriate for puppies.

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