Can dogs eat Opah fish?

Overview

Caution, serving opah fish to dogs from time to time will not harm them. Just make sure to avoid frequent or over excessive feeding. Being a large fish, opah fish accumulates large amounts of mercury. Consuming it regularly or exorbitantly can cause poisoning in dogs.

Benefits

Opah fish, or Moonfish, is a low-sodium fish. It is rich in protein essential for cell and muscle growth and repair.
Opah fish is high in niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 which are good for the nerves and blood circulation.
Opah fish contains phosphorus which helps in regulating carbohydrates and fats. It also has selenium in it which regulates thyroid functions.

Risks

Opah is a large fish that has a high mercury concentration. Excessive consumption can cause mercury poisoning.
Raw opah fish may contain bacteria and parasites.