My dog ate smoked salmon. Is it safe for dogs, even with parasites?

Salmon is not toxic per se' but can, if not stored properly, carry some dangerous bacterial contaminations. There should not be anything to be worried about, especially if that salmon Luna ingested was stored properly and was for human consumption.

Nala would be a very unlucky dog if she got sick from eating 1 small piece of raw salmon! My biggest concern with her eating it is possibly getting Salmon Poisoning. This is caused by a parasite in the meat of salmon that can infect dogs and cause severe damage. I would recommend consulting with your vet. The vet may recommend starting anticestodal medications to prevent the fluke (if it is even present) from causing disease. Here is some more information on Salmon Poisoning in Dogs: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3172

Hello. I think Alice should be fine. There might be some GI upset, possibly some diarrhea in the next 12-24 hours, but probably not much more than that. If any vomiting, protracted diarrhea, lethargy or fever develops, please see your veterinarian immediately. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.

No, it's not safe to feed your dog uncooked salmon. Raw salmon can contain parasites and/or bacteria that can be harmful to dogs, and so they should never be fed raw fish. You may give it to her cooked, and make sure all of the bones are removed. I would only give her a small amount, as new foods can cause GI upset in dogs.

Hi and thanks for using Boop by Petco! Good to see you posted this question because I thought of that after answering your first question. Yes salmon oil is great from wild caught salmon. Farmed salmon do not have the same levels of the omega 3 fatty acids found in wild caught salmon. The best is to buy an oil for dogs. It lists how much to give based on weight. Here is the current recommendation for healthy dogs and puppies- The current safe range is about 180 mg of EPA source/10# body weight. EPA is eicosapentaenoic acid which is one of the fatty acids in salmon oil. Great question and great idea. Omega 3 fatty acid supplementation is great because the oils are of course essential for normal cell function and they are anti inflammatory in nature.

I, personally, do not recommended feeding any human foods to dogs, especially small breed dogs. They tend to have very sensitive stomachs, in general, and often if they start getting trained to eat human food, they will start refusing to eat dog food. So, keep that in mind. That being said, salmon (as long as it is thoroughly cooked) is not harmful and does have some beneficial qualities. I suggest you refer to this link for more information. ( https://trupanion.com/pet-care/can-dogs-eat-salmon ) You can feed it as often as you wish but be careful of portion size.

Clinical signs of salmon poisoning are typically seen within one week of ingesting raw fish, although longer delays have been reported. I would take a fresh sample of your dog to the vet for a fecal exam (looking for fluke eggs) in about 2 weeks. Here is some very good information on salmon "poisoning": https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/salmon-poisoning

No, it is never recommended to allow dogs to eat cooked bones. They can splinter in the GI tract, causing perforation of the intestinal tract. They can also cause a blockage. I would not feed this to your dog.

A small amount of the canned salmon meat should not cause any issues. However, you should make sure there are no bone pieces in the food. Also monitor Katrina for any vomiting of diarrhea as sometimes a change to a cats diet can cause GI upset. If Katrina typically has a sensitive stomach then I would avoid giving her any canned salmon. And please remember the majority of Katrina's diet should be a well balanced cat food (canned cat food is preferable to dry). Thanks for using Boop by Petco!

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Yes, it could be that he is also allergic to salmon. You can consider a sensitive stomach type diet which does not contain that protein to see if there is improvement. You could also try chicken as a main protein now in his next diet. Good luck and have a good day!