Can dogs eat Pike?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat pike? Yes, it is okay to feed pike to dogs. But it is recommended to choose smaller varieties since they have lower mercury levels. Avoid larger pikes like northern pike because they tend to accumulate high amounts of mercury.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Pike contains vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin D, phosphorus, and selenium which help regulate body systems.
  • Pike is high in omega-3 fatty acids which are good for a dog's heart.

Risks

health-risks
  • Northern pike and larger pikes (more than two feet long) have high mercury levels. Small pikes (less than two feet long) have lower mercury content. Excessive consumption of pike with high mercury content can lead to mercury poisoning. Dried pike has lower mercury levels than fresh pike.
  • Raw pike may contain bacteria and parasites.
  • Pike fishbones are a choking hazard and can cause stomach obstruction.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Choose small-sized pike.
  • Clean the pike thoroughly, cook without seasoning.
  • Remove the bones before serving. Give pike to dogs occasionally in small portions.

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