Venison: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain, fully cooked, boneless venison can be an occasional treat for a healthy dog, but raw wild game, bones, visible fat, salt, and seasoning carry separate risks.

Safe serving: A small piece of plain, fully cooked venison with bones, visible fat, salt, sauce, and seasoning removed.

Plain, fully cooked, boneless venison is safe for most healthy cats as an occasional treat, but raw wild game, bones, visible fat, salt, and seasoning should be avoided.

Safe serving: A small piece of plain, fully cooked venison with bones, visible fat, salt, sauce, and seasoning removed.