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Are duck feet safe and healthy for my dog, and do they clean teeth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 17 lbs

Are duck feet healthy for Giulio? Are they a good way to keep his teeth clean?

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Answered By Lotus Altholtz

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist

Published on January 10th, 2019

Duck feet/raw foods/even cooked duck feet are not ideal and can lead to gastrointestinal obstructions. They would not help with reducing plaque and tartar even if that were not a risk. I recommend purchasing an enzymatic chicken flavored toothpaste made for dogs and brushing Giulio’s teeth daily. VetriScience makes a powdered product called PerioSupport that you add to your dog’s food daily that helps reduce plaque and tartar buildup and improve their breath as well. This product as well as the toothpaste can be purchased online. Good luck!

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