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Can dogs eat Croaker?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat croaker? Yes, Atlantic croaker can be fed to dogs, but be careful where to source it. Some Atlantic croakers are caught from heavily polluted regions, making them potentially toxic. Dogs can reap healthy amounts of iron, magnesium, and potassium from Atlantic croaker.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • The Atlantic croaker is low in mercury; it is rich in proteins and omega-3 fatty acids which support a healthy heart and metabolism.
  • Croaker fish is loaded with vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B9, iron, magnesium, and potassium, which keep the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and body organs.

Risks

health-risks
  • Croakers caught from certain regions are heavily polluted.
  • Croaker is a bony fish; croaker fish bones are a choking hazard and can cause gastrointestinal obstruction.
  • Raw croakers may contain bacteria and parasites like salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Cook the croaker fish thoroughly without seasoning.
  • Remove the head, tail, and bones, feed it to your dog in moderation.

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