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Is cooked chicken safe for my 5-month-old Shih Tzu puppy to eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 5 months and 9 days old | 9 lbs

Can we give chicken to my 5 months old shih tzu?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 3rd, 2019

Cooked chicken only - not raw. No butter, oil or spices. Really though, it is best to give dog food and dog treats only. Once you start giving human foods, often these little dogs will start refusing to eat their dog food and then it becomes a big problem. Hope this helps. Good question!

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