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Buffalo for dogs
Buffalo meat is a dark bovine meat related to beef, but found much more rarely in dog food and with a lower fat content.
Buffalo for dogs is the meat of an animal from the bovid family, closely related to domestic cattle. It appears in foods and treats much more rarely than beef.
Properties of buffalo meat
It is darker and denser than beef, with a lower fat content. It naturally provides haem iron, zinc and B vitamins, including B12.
Buffalo vs beef on an elimination diet
The two species are closely related, so in a dog allergic to beef a cross-reaction to buffalo cannot be ruled out. If the aim is a truly novel protein, a safer choice is meat from another group, for example game, kangaroo or ostrich. Buffalo does, however, remain a good change for a dog that tolerates beef.
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat buffalo meat?
Yes. It is a dark meat related to beef, easily digestible and lower in fat.
Is buffalo suitable for a dog allergic to beef?
Not necessarily. Buffalo and domestic cattle are closely related, so a cross-reaction is possible. With a beef allergy, meat from another group will be a safer choice, such as game, kangaroo or ostrich.
