Overview
Yes, hake is good for dogs as it offers plenty of amino acids, protein, riboflavin, and thiamine. Together, these nutrients help build and repair muscles and bones of dogs.
Can dogs eat Hake?
Benefits
- Dogs can eat hake. Hake is an ingredient in some fish-based commercial dog food and dog treats.
- Hake is a good source of protein and amino acids that help build and repair cells, muscles, and bones.
- Hake is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support a dog's heart health.
- Hake contains vitamins A, B6, B12, E, and D together with iodine, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, thiamine, and zinc. These are essential minerals that support the proper functioning of a dog's organs.
Risks
- Hake is a 'low mercury' fish.
- Hake bones are a choking hazard and can cause gastrointestinal tract injuries in dogs if ingested.
- Raw hake may contain bacteria and parasites.
Servings
- Clean and debone the fish.
- Cook hake thoroughly before serving to your dog.
