12/01/2026
💡 Ingredient Highlight: The Mighty Gizzard (Yes, Really)
If you’re looking for one of the most underrated, affordable, and nutrient-dense additions to your dog’s bowl — meet the gizzard.
Chicken gizzards are often overlooked, yet they offer exceptional biological value for canine nutrition.
Why gizzards deserve a place in the bowl 👇
✅️ High-quality, highly digestible protein
✅️ Naturally low in fat compared to many muscle meats
✅️ Excellent source of Vitamin B12 (essential for neurological health and red blood cell production)
✅️ Rich in selenium (supports immune function and thyroid health)
✅️ High in zinc and iron (critical for immunity, oxygen transport, skin, and coat health)
✅️ Good source of niacin (B3) and copper
✅️ A true muscle organ that supports jaw strength and provides natural chewing resistance when fed whole
Gizzards are not just “filler food.” They are functional nutrition.
While chicken gizzards are the most accessible and affordable, other excellent options include turkey gizzards and duck gizzards, which can be valuable additions to your protein rotation.
❗️They also happen to be one of the most budget-friendly proteins available at most grocery stores, making real, species-appropriate nutrition more accessible for pet parents who desire to feed better but must stay mindful of cost.
If you feed fresh food, raw, gently cooked, or even use toppers — this is a muscle organ you do not want to leave out of your rotation.
🌟 Affordable. Accessible. Biologically appropriate. Powerful.
Greater awareness around ingredients such as gizzards can make a noticeable difference in long-term canine health 💚.
-The Holistic Canine
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