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Can dogs eat it?

Can dogs eat salmon?

Yes, in moderation Yes, cooked and boneless. Salmon is a good source of protein and omega-3. Never raw: it can carry salmon poisoning disease.

Why

Cooked salmon gives protein and omega-3 fats (AKC). Raw or undercooked salmon and related fish can carry a parasite that causes salmon poisoning disease, which is fatal in 90% of untreated cases (AKC); it is found mainly on the Pacific coast of North America, from northern California to Puget Sound, and has been reported in Brazil (MSD Veterinary Manual). Small fish bones can choke or pierce the gut. Smoked fish is best avoided.

If your dog ate salmon

If your dog ate raw salmon, call your vet: signs can take up to a week.

How to give it safely

Bake, steam or grill with no seasoning or oil, cook through to 60°C (140°F), and remove every bone. Tinned salmon in spring water is fine occasionally. Keep fish occasional: AKC suggests no more than once or twice a week.

This is general guidance, your vet sets the actual schedule. Puppies, small dogs and dogs with a health condition can react to smaller amounts. Check with your own vet before changing what your dog eats.

Other foods people ask about

Bacon Only with care Best not. Bacon is very fatty and salty, and a large amount can trigger pancreatitis, which can be serious. Beef Yes, in moderation Yes. Plain, cooked, lean beef is a good protein treat. Skip seasoned burgers, raw meat and cooked bones. Chicken Yes, in moderation Yes. Plain cooked chicken with no bones or skin is a good protein treat. Never give cooked chicken bones. Cooked bones No, toxic No. Cooked bones splinter into sharp pieces that can choke a dog, cut the gut or cause a blockage. Never give them. Ham Only with care A small sliver now and then will not hurt most dogs, but ham is salty and fatty, so it is a poor regular treat. Lamb Yes, in moderation Yes. Plain cooked lamb with no bones, string, fat or seasoning is a good treat.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29.