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Is it safe for my dog to eat cooked fresh fish from the market?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 16 days old

Can my dog eat cooked fresh fish from the market like milk fish and cream dory ? thanks

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Answered By Lotus Altholtz

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist

Published on January 30th, 2019

Yes, Butter can eat cooked deboned fresh fish as long as it is not cooked in oil which can cause pancreatitis and is not cooked with garlic or onions which can be toxic to dogs. Steaming, baking or grilling is preferable. As with humans, avoid feeding too much fish that could be high in mercury content such as swordfish. It is still recommended to primarily feed her a high quality balanced dog food. Definitely avoid feeding raw fish due to risks of parasites and salmonella poisoning. Butter’s a lucky dog!

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