Can dogs eat Pacific saury?

What kind of food is this?

Filleted Pacific saury, meat only. Per 100g: 2200mg DHA and 1500mg EPA — both especially high even among seafood.

Fat is also especially high for seafood at 25.6g, with 287 kcal. A fish that delivers solid fat along with its DHA and EPA. Vitamin D is also 16µg, on the high side among seafood. Vitamin D is involved in how the body uses calcium and phosphorus.

When used whole with the head and bones, calcium and phosphorus are higher than in the flesh alone.

When using it raw, watch out for Anisakis parasites. Pacific saury is one of the fish named in Japan's national advisories as prone to carrying Anisakis.

How to serve

In red-fleshed fish, histamine, a cause of food poisoning, can build up when the fish is left at room temperature. Once histamine forms, grilling or simmering won't get rid of it. After buying, do not leave it at room temperature — put it in the fridge or freezer right away and use it while it is fresh. It is a high-fat fish, so start with small amounts.

When you have these care goals

Joint & mobility care — An oily fish rich in EPA and DHA. One of the ingredients that comes up when thinking about mobility in senior dogs.

In food-energetics terms

In traditional food energetics it is classified as "neutral" — it neither warms nor cools the body.

(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)

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