Can dogs eat Haddock?

can dogs eat haddockYes

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat haddock? Yes, haddock is a healthy fish for dogs. In fact, this fish is commonly used in some dog food and dog treats. Haddock is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, phosphorous, proteins, and selenium for dogs.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Dogs can eat haddock. Haddock is one of the ingredients in some commercial dog food; haddock dog treats are also available.
  • Haddock is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health.
  • Haddock is rich in protein, essential in building and repairing cells, muscles, and bones.
  • Haddock is a good source of vitamins B3, B6, and B12, and phosphorus and selenium that promote organ health in dogs.

Risks

health-risks
  • Haddock has a low mercury concentration.
  • Haddock bones are a choking hazard and can cause stomach blockage and gastrointestinal injuries in dogs.
  • Raw haddock may contain bacteria and parasites.
health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Clean the haddock. Gut and debone the fish.
  • Cook the haddock thoroughly without seasoning.
  • Avoid feeding smoked haddock to your dog as most smoked fish are high in salt.

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