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Can dogs eat Sea urchin?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat a sea urchin? No. Although some sea urchin species are okay for dogs, most of them are toxic. Moreover, it is difficult to tell them apart since they are nearly identical. Sea urchin also has dangerous spines, which can cause paralysis and respiratory failure in dogs.

Risks

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  • There are more than 950 species of sea urchin. Many of them share a similar appearance, but only 18 are edible.
  • Sea urchins have venomous spines and pedicellaria. The spines can sting and cause puncture wounds if dogs come in contact with them. In severe cases, the sting can cause paralysis, tissue necrosis, respiratory failure, or even death.
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