is it ok to give dogs seafood and fish products? I've always been advised by my vet not to, yet I've noticed that it is and ingredient used in many varieties of canned dog food
2007-03-02 08:32:43 · 15 answers · asked by carina n 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
yes, fish is an excellent choice for food. just make sure to feed raw food, not cooked. for more information check this site www.rawfed.com
fish has some of the best bones which are easily digested by dogs.
keep in mind that it should only be one of many sources of protein you choose for your dog.
veterinarians are a poor source of information about dog nutrition since many vets get only a few DAYS of nutrition information in school and most of the studies are done or funded by the dog food companies that are trying to sell you their food. Do the research, make your own decisions!
2007-03-02 08:39:35 · answer #1 · answered by SC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a reason your vet said not to? If not, yes fish can be given to dogs. Avoid cooked bones. Also, wild salmonids (salmon, trout, etc...) from the Pacific NW must either be cooked or frozen solid for about a week before being given to your dog. They contain a fluke which is harmless by itself but it often contains a rickettsia (another parasite) that causes salmon poisoning in dogs. Farmed fish do not have these parasites. They are harmless to cats.
2007-03-02 16:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by Erica Lynn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it is fish and not a blended seafood item, such as crab cakes, and slowly introduce it into your dogs daily food intake. Too much fish can cause loose stools in dogs.
2007-03-02 16:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by cloverivy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if your vet told you not to do so then you shouldnt, YES fish is used because of the omega fatty acids for beautiful coats but other nutrients (that are found in decent/good dog foods) are needed for a complete food nutrition..
i went to a pet store and saw dehydrated fish strips as treats but each dog s different, one might tolerate it while the other dog might get an upset stomach.
2007-03-02 16:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by SZ122602 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can give fish and seafood to a dog. But be prepared to clean up a bucket of loose crap from the living room.
2007-03-02 16:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just be careful of fish bones.
Chicken bones and fish bones are small and can choke dogs.
2007-03-02 16:46:03 · answer #6 · answered by ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs have problems with cooked fish bones.
If your dog goes fishing himself, he can eat whatever he catches.
2007-03-02 16:35:26 · answer #7 · answered by nora22000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if your vet says no then i think that u should liesten 2 the vet and if your dog does like it than i don't see y not!
2007-03-02 17:28:59 · answer #8 · answered by layna 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish is usually okay. It would be better to debone it first.
However, most dogs have digestion problems with shellfish.
2007-03-02 16:36:50 · answer #9 · answered by teflaime 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As long as it doesn't have bones. Fish bones can splinter and your dog can choke on them.
2007-03-02 16:40:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋