Meat & Fish · Food guide
Can dogs eat liver?
Yes, but sparingly. Liver is very high in vitamin A, and too much of it harms bones and joints over time.
Not a substitute for advice from your vetUpdated Sep 26, 2026
AI imageHow much liver can your dog have?
As a snack, the 10% rule applies. As part of a balanced meal, the amount depends on the whole feeding plan.
No single food covers all nutrients.
Set your dog's ideal weight.
As a snack, no more than a day. That's .
Daily energy needs calculated the same way as in the Kahuno app.
The 10% limit applies to snacks and treats according to WSAVA, not to meals.Yellow: this amount is only a guideline. Keep the restrictions below in mind.
What's in liver?
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 112 kcal |
| Protein | 17.4 g |
| Fat | 4.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Water | 76.7 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 266 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.02 : 1 |
| Sodium | 112 mg |
| Potassium | 264 mg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg |
| Iron | 11.7 mg |
| Zinc | 2.6 mg |
| Copper | 302 µg |
| Iodine | – |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 7,002 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.6 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.59 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.11 g |
| EPA | 0.02 g |
| DHA | 0.04 g |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 174 kcal |
| Protein | 26.2 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Water | 59.5 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 372 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.02 : 1 |
| Sodium | 105 mg |
| Potassium | 309 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 9.9 mg |
| Zinc | 5.1 mg |
| Copper | 6,608 µg |
| Iodine | 8 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 23,970 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.44 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.12 g |
| EPA | 0.02 g |
| DHA | 0 g |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Key facts at a glance
What to watch out for
- Only as a small addition, not every day in larger amounts
- Liverwurst is seasoned and fatty
A note on raw meat
The WSAVA recommends against feeding dogs a raw meat-based diet. It cites a high risk from bacteria and parasites, possible nutrient deficiencies and, with bones, injuries to the mouth and gut. If you make your dog's food yourself, have a veterinary nutritionist check the feeding plan.
Safety rating for each dog
Can Romeo handle liver?
This page applies to dogs in general. In Kahuno, you add intolerances to the dog profile, and every ingredient gets a color-coded dot when you log it, checked for your dog specifically. Whoever feeds the dog in your household sees it right away.
Frequently asked questions
How much liver can my dog eat?
As a snack alongside regular food, the 10% rule applies. For a normally active 10 kg dog, that's about 56 g of Liver per day. No single food covers all nutrients, so as part of a balanced meal, the amount depends on the whole feeding plan. If you make your dog's food yourself, have a veterinary nutritionist check the feeding plan.
What should I do if my dog ate too much liver?
Usually the dog reacts with soft stool or gas. Offer water and make the next meal smaller. If your dog vomits, seems lethargic or has ongoing diarrhea, call your vet.
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Sources
- WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee, Statement on Risks of Raw Meat-Based Diets, Empfehlung, rohfleischbasierte Ernährung nicht zu füttern.