Can cats or dogs eat raw salmon or trout?
Cats: OK · Dogs: Do not eat — raw or undercooked salmon, trout, steelhead, or giant Pacific salamander. There may be flukes that carry the bacteria that causes salmon poisoning in dogs. Without treatment, most dogs will die within two weeks. As for cats, no cats were found to be sick from this disease. Never allow your dog to eat raw salmon or trout. Always cook until cooked before eating. If your dog eats raw fish, take it to the veterinarian immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
English nameRaw salmon or trout (salmon poisoning risk)
catedible
dogDo not eat
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea may contain blood.
- Have a fever
- Weak
- enlarged lymph nodes
- Weight loss
- Fluid draining from the eyes or nose
Instructions
Never allow your dog to eat raw salmon or trout. Always cook until cooked before eating. If your dog eats raw fish, take it to the veterinarian immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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