Gizzards form part of the digestive system of poultry and make up part of the term “giblet”. The gizzard's primary purpose in live poultry animals is to help grind up food. ... Gizzards, however, can contain bones and bone fragments which can be potentially dangerous if consumed by your dog or cat.

Can I feed chicken gizzards to my dog?

Liver and hearts from chicken, turkey, and beef are a healthy source of vitamins and minerals for your dog. Chicken gizzards are rich in cartilage. It is sometimes sold with hearts and is an important component of a healthy pet diet.

What are chicken gizzards made of?

So there you have it — a chicken gizzard is basically the stomach of the chicken. It's made of muscular walls that contract. The gizzard is aided by gritty, sand-like particles that help to grind the food so that it may pass to the small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed.