Fine as a treat
Can dogs eat cooked salmon?
Thoroughly cooked, boneless salmon is safe and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Raw salmon is a different matter entirely.
How to prepare it
Cooked through, deboned, no salt or seasoning. Tinned salmon in water rather than brine or oil.
Never in this form
Raw or undercooked salmon — see the raw fish entry.
Portion
About 206 kcal per 100 g. Fatty, so keep portions small.
Also check for
- bones
- brine
- smoked salmon is very high in salt
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- USDA FoodData Central
- Merck Veterinary Manual, Toxicology of Food-Associated Hazards
Further reading
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Informational only, and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Individual dogs vary, and this page cannot account for your dog's age, size, health conditions or medication. If you are worried, phone a vet — that call is always the right call.