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Can dogs eat Scup?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat scup? Yes, scup is safe for dogs as long as it is cooked properly. Avoid serving raw scup to dogs since it may contain roundworm larvae and other parasites that can transmit diseases. It can also cause gastric issues in dogs such as diarrhea and stomach inflammation.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Scup is rich in protein which helps in the development of muscles and connective tissues.
  • Scup is low in fat and sodium. It has significant amounts of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacin, phosphorus, and selenium, which are essential minerals that help regulate organ systems.

Risks

health-risks
  • Depending on where the fish is sourced, scup may contain roundworm larvae and other parasites that can make a dog ill.
  • Avoid feeding raw scup to dogs to avoid gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea and intestinal inflammation.
  • Scup fish bones are a choking hazard to dogs.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Source scup from waters without contamination.
  • Clean the scup thoroughly. Cook scup fish without seasoning.
  • Remove the bones and serve the flesh to your dog in small amounts occasionally as a treat.

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