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Can dogs eat Sturgeon?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat sturgeon? Yes, sturgeon is good for dogs, except for a few varieties. Do not feed them wild sturgeon and beluga sturgeon because these types of sturgeon accumulate large amounts of mercury. Their caviars are also off limits to dogs for the same reason.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Sturgeon is rich in protein and essential amino acids that help stimulate the brain, as well as providing energy, absorbing nutrients, and improving blood flow.

Risks

health-risks
  • Wild sturgeon, white sturgeon, and beluga sturgeon contain high levels of mercury; excessive consumption can cause mercury poisoning in dogs.
  • Avoid feeding wild sturgeon roe or caviar for the same reason.
  • A sturgeon’s body is mostly composed of cartilage, but it also has bones, which are a choking hazard.
  • Raw sturgeon may contain bacteria and parasites.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Clean the sturgeon thoroughly and remove the entrails. Cook the sturgeon without seasoning. Remove the bones before serving.
  • Due to the high mercury level of sturgeon, it is not recommended to be given to your dog as a meal replacement or to be given regularly.

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