Medical Problems Due to Increased Fat
Dogs need to have a balance in their diet to control the amount of fat in their bodies. Eating too much oil and fried food disturbs this balance and your pooch becomes overweight. Fried fish is considered a high-fat diet that can cause dogs several health issues to dogs, besides obesity. For example, too much fat in the body can lead to heart-related diseases and strokes.
Eating fried fish (and fried food in general) is also linked with pancreatitis. Some common signs of pancreatitis include nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and reduced appetite. During an attack of pancreatitis, dogs take a specific position. In this position, their rear legs are in the air and their front legs (and head) are dropped against the floor.
Which Types of Fish Can Dogs Eat?
Smaller, younger, wild-caught fish are generally safe options when considering adding fresh or processed fish to your dog’s diet.
Types of fish that are safe for dogs include:
These fish are generally less likely to have high tissue mercury levels or significant parasite burdens.
Sardines seem to be generally accepted as a fish that is safe for dogs to consume due to their small size. They can be consumed skin-on and with the bones. However, you should look for brands that are packed in water and contain no added salt. Also for brands that carry the MSC Certified (Marine Stewardship Council) blue fish labels, which indicate that these fish are harvested from wild-caught fisheries with sustainable populations that work to minimize any negative impact on local marine habitats.
Tilapia can be fed to dogs if it is cleaned properly (skinned, deboned, and only the boneless fillets offered as food) and cooked thoroughly. Since tilapia is a farm-raised, hybridized aquaculture product, it would be advisable to look for brands whose labels carry the certification of either the Global Aquaculture Alliance or the Aquaculture Stewardship Council. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program has also recommended tilapia harvested from Ecuador and Peru, which tend to be “greener” raised and therefore healthier options.
Can Dogs Eat Fried Fish?
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Your dog will find fried fish tasty and delicious. Yet, this does not mean that it is safe for your pooch. Indeed, fried fish, unlike the raw ones, are usually free of parasites.
Still, it is not recommended that canines eat it because it is capable of posing some serious health issues such as diarrhea and obesity.