Can dogs eat Brill?

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Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat brill? Yes, giving dogs brill once in a while is fine. But avoid making it a regular part of their meals. Flatfish species such as brill are often contaminated with pollutants and heavy metals. Feeding it excessively or frequently to dogs may induce poisoning.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Brill is loaded with vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 which support a healthy heart and nervous system.
  • Brill also contains magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium, which are essential for regulating metabolism and organ functions.

Risks

health-risks
  • Flatfish species such as brill and turbot are chronically exposed to water contaminants, pollutants, and heavy metals such as mercury, lead, copper, and zinc.
  • The skin of the brill has a rough texture and bitter taste.
  • Raw brill may contain bacteria and parasites.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Clean and cook brill thoroughly. Debone the fish and serve the fillet to your dog in moderation.
  • Brill can be given to dogs occasionally and in small amounts. It's not recommended as part of a dog's regular diet.

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