Overview
No. Lobster brain/tomalley is not safe for dogs to eat. It may be contaminated with parasites and toxins that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning in dogs. Dogs that eat lobster brain may suffer from allergies.
Can dogs eat Lobster brain?
Risks
- Contrary to popular belief, "lobster brain" is not the brain of the lobster. The soft green stuff in lobster is tomalley, a digestive gland. It has a creamy texture with an intense flavor. It's considered a delicacy.
- Lobsters do not filter-feed, and they may consume shellfish infected with toxins and proteins that accumulate in the lobster brain, so there's a risk of contracting paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins. Symptoms include excessive drooling, weakness, vomiting, and unstable walking.
- This lobster paste may trigger allergic reactions in some dogs.
