Can dogs eat Dried bonito flakes (katsuobushi)?
Dried bonito flakes (katsuobushi)（鰹節）
With care
High in phosphorus, so watch the amount.
332 kcal per 100 g
What kind of food is this?
Dried bonito. With the moisture removed, its nutrients are concentrated: 77.1g of protein per 100g, especially high even among seafood. It also contains 320µg of selenium and 790mg of phosphorus.
How to serve
Use it just for aroma or as a light sprinkle. It is high in phosphorus, so for dogs on kidney care, it is something to discuss with your veterinarian.
Nutrition
Dried bonito flakes (per 100 g)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
| Energy | 332 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 77.1 g |
| Fat | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g |
| Calcium | 28 mg |
| Phosphorus | 790 mg |
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| Fiber | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 15.2 g |
| Sodium | 130 mg |
| Potassium | 940 mg |
| Magnesium | 70 mg |
| Iron | 5.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.27 mg |
| Iodine | 45 µg |
| Selenium | 320 µg |
| Manganese | − |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.55 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 15 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| EPA | 99 mg |
| DHA | 560 mg |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | 6 mg |
"−" means the item is not listed in the source table (it does not mean zero).
In food-energetics terms
In traditional food energetics, this is classified as a 'warming' food. It is said to gently warm the body and is often chosen when the body tends to feel cold.
(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.