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Can dogs eat Capelin?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat capelin? Yes, it is safe for dogs to eat capelin as it has fewer toxins. Capelin is a small fish, but it is loaded with amino acids, polyunsaturated acids, and proteins. These are essential for cell maintaining a well-functioning cardiovascular system and healthy cell growth in dogs.

Benefits

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  • Dogs can eat capelin. Similar to sardines, capelin is a small oily fish with fewer toxins than many large fish.
  • Capelin is packed with proteins, amino acids, and polyunsaturated acids, which are essential for a dog's cell growth and repair, and heart health.
  • Capelin also contains calcium, phosphorus, iodine, and selenium, which are essential minerals to regulate metabolic processes and organ systems.

Risks

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  • Since capelin is a small fish, it has small and soft bones. It is best to remove the bones to avoid accidents happening such as choking.
  • Raw capelin may contain bacteria and parasites.
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Servings

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  • When preparing fresh capelin for dogs, remove the head, fin, and tail, then clean out the guts. Rinse under running water. Cook by boiling, steaming, grilling, or frying. The bones can be easily removed as a whole.
  • Dried whole capelin treats made especially for dogs are available. Supervise your dog when feeding dried capelin, or you could tear the food into smaller pieces then serve to avoid choking.

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