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Is canned tuna safe for dogs if I run out of their wet food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 11 months and 18 days old | 94 lbs

Hi! So I give my dog both dry and wet food mixed together and he loves it...now sometimes I run out of canned food and I'll give him a can of chicken in water...can I also solve a situation with a can of tuna fish or is this bad for my dog?? P.s I mix the canned chicken with his dry food I don't give it to him straight from the can..thanks

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 10th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Thanos. If the tuna fish does not cause any vomiting or diarrhea, then it should be fine to give him in small quantities assuming he is otherwise healthy. You can also try to add warm water to his dry kibble to soften it when you run out of canned food as well. Some dogs really like their food this way. I hope this information helps!

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