Is tuna bad for puppies?

Question

I know there alot of food that are bad for puppies but my boyfriend thinks giving him ham is ok but I know it's not. Now I would like to know is tuna bad for my puppie?

Answer 1

No it is not bad for him. The ham, however, is. Ham would be cured with sugar or salt both of which can give your dog diarreah.
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Tuna is fine but it's better to choose a wide variety of protien souces and not simply the tuna from a can or package.

Answer 2

Tuna is ok, but without any things added to it, Ham is definitely a no no....

Actually anything with salt and cooking oil is not good for puppies

Answer 3

if you want to give it to your puppy as a treat once in a while then that is fine. I give mine a spoonful of tuna in oil on her food everyday, it helps to keep her coat shiny and her insides working great. Just don't go overboard with it as too much can give the pup diarrhea

Answer 4

In general, I would ask the vet or get the vet to recommend a good puppy book.

Tuna is a food which pregnant women are supposed to eat in limited quantities because of mercury levels which supposedly can hurt the unborn baby.

If a 160 pound pregnant woman is supposed to avoid eating a lot of tuna because mercury levels can build up, then I would guess that a ????? age??? puppy should too.

I think a bit of juice from the can on his food would be fine, but i wouldn't be giving him a can of tuna every day.

Why not feed him dog food?

Answer 5

Yes. Human food can usually be far too rich for puppies or any dog for that matter. Also, this is a point in your dogs life where thier digestive system will be very sensitive as it changes from pup to adult dog. Human food and even some richer dog treats can bring side effects such as stomaches, vomiting and a few more unpleasant little problems.

If you want to treat him then thats all well and good. but do your research by going to a Vet or looking at a few respected Dog-care sites online

Answer 6

yeah, tuna is not good for puppies...

Here is some information on foods you can and cannot add to a commercial diet:

Eggs: preferably raw, can also be lightly scrambled or hard boiled. Whole eggs are fine, as the yolks contain plenty of biotin to make up for what the whites destroy. One of the healthiest and easiest to add foods.

Muscle Meat (including Heart): any kind of meat, either ground or chunks (small enough to avoid choking), is fine. Raw is best, but can be lightly cooked (if boneless). If you are not including bones, add 1/2 tsp. ground eggshell (you can grind it in a coffee grinder) to a pound of meat to give the proper calcium/phosphorus ratio. Adding calcium is not necessary if the added meat is only a small portion of the diet.

Liver or other Organ Meat: feed small amounts of liver at a time, as it is rich and can lead to diarrhea, but it is very dense nutritionally and good to feed. Kidney is similar, but not quite as rich. Most other organ meats, like hearts and gizzards, are nutritionally more like muscle meats.

Fish: Sardines (packed in water, not oil), Jack Mackerel or Canned Salmon: Perfect ratio of meat to bones, plus full of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Never feed raw salmon or trout from the Pacific Northwest (California to Alaska), as it may contain a parasite that can be fatal to dogs. With tuna, it is more likely to be contaminated with mercury, and that includes the bones which can puncture the inner organs of the body.

Yogurt: plain, preferably organic, whole milk (rather than low- or non-fat) is fine unless your dog needs to lose weight.

Cottage Cheese or Ricotta Cheese: low-fat is best.

Garlic: may help repel fleas (although this is anecdotal) and has other health benefits as well. Garlic can be toxic in very large quantities. Give no more than 1/2 to 1 raw, crushed clove per 20 pounds of body weight.

Recreational bones can help keep the teeth clean, and avoid gum diseases. I like to give large marrow bones Knuckle bones are also good. The marrow is very rich and may cause diarrhea (you can scoop some of it out with a spoon before feeding to help). Bones get harder as they dry out, so to avoid problems with broken teeth, it's better to take the bones away after a reasonable amount of time (anything from a few hours to a day or two).

Canned Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) -- great for digestion, helps both diarrhea and constipation. Use in small amounts, as too much can also cause diarrhea.

Veggies: preferably pureed raw or can be steamed (whole raw veggies, such as broccoli or carrot sticks, are not harmful but can't be digested by dogs). Good veggies include carrots, celery, all kinds of greens (kale, collard greens, mustard greens, bok choy, cabbage, spinach, chard, parsley, cilantro, etc.), lettuce (anything but iceberg, which is not very nutritious), broccoli, brussel sprouts, zucchini, asparagus, turnips, parsnips, etc. Do NOT feed onions. Warning: If your animal is having any symptoms of arthritis, inflammation, respiratory problems or any other conditions that involve swelling or mucous, stay away from the nightshade family (potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant).

Fruit: banana, papaya, apple, pear, avocado, etc.
Hope this helps you! :)

Answer 7

"Feed fish, boneless poached or canned fish. Do not use tuna, tuna and swordfish are laden with mercury; sardines, salmon, mackerel or fresh water fish are good choices. When giving fish, cook some white rice and mix with the fish. Avoid grains like wheat or rye--rice, barley and oats are okay. "

Answer 8

Not a good idea.
Any food that has salt added to it is not good for dogs. Dogs do not sweat, therefore they have difficulty processing it.
If he was diabetic, would you feed him candy?
If you want him to have a long, healthy life, feed him wholesome commercially prepared food without additives. Read the ingrediants--should not contain sugar, salt, dyes, etc.

Answer 9

actually its not! Tuna is the best thing to give a dog when you run out of dog food. its not quite considered table food. Just dont add anything to it.

Answer 10

I do not believe that "people food" is good for dogs. Despite popular belief, dogs DO NOT get tired of eating the same dry food everyday.