42 Nebraskaland • December 2020
P
heasant heads, freezer-burned fi sh, deer liver, duck feet … these are things that
I might have tossed in the past. There are parts of an animal that I simply can't
use. Or waste from freezer-burned meat. Or meat that ended up not tasting good. I
hate waste, but it happens. So, when my husband and I brought home our 8-week-
old Pembroke Welsh corgi puppy last winter, our problems were solved. I've come
up with a few creative, easy ideas to use as much of the game and fi sh that we
accumulate throughout the year as possible.
But fi rst, talk to your pet's veterinarian before introducing any new foods. Once
you get the OK, have fun exploring these wild treats.
Bird Heads
Pheasant, chukar, grouse, duck, etc., all work here. The bones in the heads of game
birds are soft, and the meat and brains are enticing to dogs. With kitchen shears, cut
off the beaks before off ering to your dog (not pictured), which can be sharp and hard.
Do not off er head-shot birds to avoid lead poisoning.
Not Going
to Eat That?
Your Dog Will
Story and photos by Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley
ABOVE: The author's puppy, Fergus,
enjoying dehydrated walleye skin.
LEFT: The bones in the heads of
game birds are soft, and the meat
and brains are enticing to dogs. The
feathers also could be benefi cial to
a dog's digestion, but make sure you
cut off the beaks before eating (not
shown).
