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Can dogs eat Amberjack?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat amberjack? No, amberjack has many health hazards to dogs. First, it is prone to collecting high mercury levels. Second, this fish is also found to contain ciguatoxin, which can cause toxicosis. Lastly, amberjack is a host to various parasites, including tapeworm.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Amberjack is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which support heart health.
  • Amberjack is a good source of nutrients, including vitamin D, potassium, and phosphorus.

Risks

health-risks
  • Amberjack is susceptible to accumulating high mercury levels.
  • Ciguatoxin is found in amberjack, which can cause ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) in dogs. Symptoms include diarrhea, head shaking, vomiting, and paralysis.
  • Amberjack is a potential host for parasites such as tapeworms.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Due to the risk of ciguatera fish poisoning and mercury poisoning, amberjack is not recommended for dogs.
  • If your dog has shared some amberjack from your plate and it has been properly prepared, in most cases, your dog should be fine.

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