Can dogs eat Lobster?

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Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Can dogs eat lobster? Yes, occasionally feeding lobster to dogs is okay. It should not be a regular part of their diet since it contains high concentrations of cholesterol, fat, and sodium. Eating lobster in moderation provides dogs sufficient amounts of iron, magnesium, and potassium.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Lobster is a great source of essential minerals like iron, magnesium, and potassium, which help regulate a dog's body functions.
  • Lobster is rich in vitamins A, B6, B12, D, and C, which help boost a dog's immune system and support nerve, blood, and brain health.
  • Lobster contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for the brain and heart.

Risks

health-risks
  • Lobster is high in fat, sodium, and cholesterol.
  • Lobsters may trigger allergies in some dogs. The most common symptoms include stomach upset, fever, vomiting, hair loss, itchy skin, and diarrhea.
  • Lobster shells are a choking hazard and may cause digestive blockage when ingested.
  • Raw lobster may carry intestinal parasites that can harm a dog.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Only give the thoroughly cleaned and cooked lobster meat to your dog.
  • Serve in small amounts occasionally as a treat.
  • Lobster is high in cholesterol, avoid giving lobster to dogs with pancreatitis.

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