Can dogs eat Tuna (lean)?

What kind of food is this?

Per 100 g: 26.4 g of protein and 1.4 g of fat. A fish with plenty of protein and little fat.

Selenium is 110 µg, on the high side among fish and shellfish. Selenium is a mineral involved in the body's defenses against oxidation.

One parasite to watch for when using it raw is Anisakis. Tuna and its relatives are named in official sources as fish that can carry it.

How to serve

In red-fleshed fish, histamine, a cause of food poisoning, can build up when left at room temperature. Once formed, histamine won't go away with grilling or simmering. After buying, do not leave it out — put it in the fridge or freezer right away and use it while fresh. Also, large fish like tuna tend to accumulate mercury, so rather than making it a daily staple, use it as part of a rotation.

In food-energetics terms

In food-energetics terms it is classified as 'warming.' It is thought 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.)

Related foods

• Skipjack tuna Safe to feedAnother high-protein, low-fat red-fleshed fish›
• Tuna dark meat (bloodline) Safe to feedThe iron-rich part of the same fish›
• Pacific cod (raw) Safe to feedA white fish that is also low in fat›