Duck: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain, fully cooked, boneless duck meat can be an occasional treat for a healthy dog, but raw duck, skin, rendered fat, bones, and seasoning carry different risks.

Safe serving: A small piece of plain, fully cooked duck meat with the skin, visible fat, bones, and seasoning removed.

Plain, fully cooked, boneless duck meat is safe for most healthy cats as an occasional treat, but raw duck, skin, excess fat, bones, and seasoning should be avoided.

Safe serving: A small piece of plain, fully cooked duck meat with the skin, visible fat, bones, and seasoning removed.