Can dogs eat Cockles?

Overview

Can dogs eat cockles? Yes, cockles are good for dogs, but they can cause allergies in some pooches. If your pet shows symptoms of allergies like vomiting and diarrhea after eating cockles, keep these out of his diet. Remove the cockle shells as these are choking hazards to dogs.

Benefits

Cockles contain protein, iron, magnesium, and zinc; essential minerals that support cellular metabolism and help in muscle building and repair.

Risks

Cockles may cause an allergic reaction in some dogs. Signs to look out for are bloating, flatulence, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The shells are a choking hazard and should be removed before serving cockles to dogs.
Raw cockles may contain parasites and bacteria

Servings

Only give cooked cockles to your dog.
Soak the cockles in cold water for 20 minutes to remove any sand.
Cook the cockles by boiling them. Give one or two cockles occasionally to your dog as a treat, without the shells.