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Can dogs eat Freshwater drum?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat freshwater drum? Yes, the freshwater drum is a healthy fish for dogs. It contains B vitamins, calcium, phosphorous, and selenium, essential nutrients that are to maintain proper body function. When preparing a freshwater drum, debone it completely to keep dogs from choking.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Dogs can eat freshwater drum. Freshwater drum contains B vitamins that are essential for nerve and blood health.
  • Freshwater drum also has calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium in it, which are essential minerals the body needs to function properly.

Risks

health-risks
  • Freshwater drum fish are not bony but they have a few pin bones that can cause choking, especially in small dogs.
  • Raw drum may contain bacteria and parasites.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Wash and clean the drum fish, removing the gills and scales.
  • Cook the drum fish thoroughly, debone, and serve it to your dog occasionally as a treat.

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