Can dogs eat Shad?

can dogs eat shadYes

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat shad? Yes, shad can be safely given to dogs provided that it is completely deboned and cooked before serving. As shad has low mercury content, it is less likely to cause poisoning in dogs. This fish can supplement protein and omega-3 fatty acids to dogs.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Dogs can eat shad. Shad is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which support a dog's cardiovascular health.
  • Shad is high in protein which contributes to muscle development and tissue repair.
  • Shad has low toxin and mercury content.

Risks

health-risks
  • Shad is a bony fish. Shad bones are a choking hazard and can potentially cause intestinal obstruction.
  • Raw shad fish can be a host to different parasites.
health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Clean the shad thoroughly, cook without seasoning.
  • Remove the bones and serve shad to your dog as a treat.

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