{"id":171806,"date":"2022-07-14T16:01:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T16:01:54","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:01:54","slug":"what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if dog eats tuna?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#What_happens_if_dog_eats_tuna\" title=\"What happens if dog eats tuna?\">What happens if dog eats tuna?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#How_much_tuna_can_I_give_my_dog\" title=\"How much tuna can I give my dog?\">How much tuna can I give my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#How_much_tuna_is_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"How much tuna is toxic to dogs?\">How much tuna is toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#Is_canned_tuna_OK_for_dogs\" title=\"Is canned tuna OK for dogs?\">Is canned tuna OK for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#Can_tuna_upset_a_dogs_stomach\" title=\"Can tuna upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?\">Can tuna upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#How_much_canned_tuna_can_I_give_my_dog\" title=\"How much canned tuna can I give my dog?\">How much canned tuna can I give my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#How_much_canned_tuna_is_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"How much canned tuna is safe for dogs?\">How much canned tuna is safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#How_much_tuna_is_too_much_tuna_for_a_dog\" title=\"How much tuna is too much tuna for a dog?\">How much tuna is too much tuna for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#Why_is_tuna_not_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Why is tuna not good for dogs?\">Why is tuna not good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#Which_canned_tuna_is_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Which canned tuna is good for dogs?\">Which canned tuna is good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#Can_canned_tuna_upset_a_dogs_stomach\" title=\"Can canned tuna upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?\">Can canned tuna upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#Is_tuna_OK_for_dogs_with_sensitive_stomachs\" title=\"Is tuna OK for dogs with sensitive stomachs?\">Is tuna OK for dogs with sensitive stomachs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#Can_tuna_fish_cause_diarrhea_in_dogs\" title=\"Can tuna fish cause diarrhea in dogs?\">Can tuna fish cause diarrhea in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#Can_dog_eat_human_canned_tuna\" title=\"Can dog eat human canned tuna?\">Can dog eat human canned tuna?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#Can_too_much_tuna_be_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Can too much tuna be bad for dogs?\">Can too much tuna be bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#How_much_canned_tuna_can_I_feed_my_dog\" title=\"How much canned tuna can I feed my dog?\">How much canned tuna can I feed my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_canned_tuna\" title=\"Can I give my dog canned tuna?\">Can I give my dog canned tuna?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-tuna\/#Can_dogs_eat_tuna_fish_every_day\" title=\"Can dogs eat tuna fish every day?\">Can dogs eat tuna fish every day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_dog_eats_tuna\"><\/span>What happens if dog eats tuna?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogsand even humansthat eat tuna often can potentially fall victim to <b>mercury poisoning. Humans are advised to limit their tuna intake according to their weight, but there are no such guidelines for dogs. Mercury poisoning can harm a dog&#8217;s kidneys, digestive tract, cardiovascular system and nervous system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_tuna_can_I_give_my_dog\"><\/span>How much tuna can I give my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tuna is safe when fed in moderation, but do not feed your dog tuna regularly as it will contribute to the accumulation of mercury in your pooch&#8217;s tissues. Keep any tuna your dog eats to a small amount, <b>as little as one tablespoon, and do not feed them tuna every day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_tuna_is_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>How much tuna is toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tuna is safe when fed in moderation, but do not feed your dog tuna regularly as it will contribute to the accumulation of mercury in your pooch&#8217;s tissues. Keep any tuna your dog eats to a small amount, <b>as little as one tablespoon, and do not feed them tuna every day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_canned_tuna_OK_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is canned tuna OK for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canned tuna is one of the most common varieties of tuna for humans. If you&#8217;re wondering, Can dogs eat canned tuna fish? due to the presence of high concentrations of mercury, <b>the answer is still no. Also, canned tuna is often packed in oil, which can cause weight gain and pancreatitis in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tuna_upset_a_dogs_stomach\"><\/span>Can tuna upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Oil found in canned tuna can cause unpleasant stomach upset in dogs, while onions and garlic are toxic to dogs. Canned varieties of tuna are okay to feed to your dog on occasion, but because of the high levels of mercury and sodium, it&#8217;s best kept as a rare treat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_canned_tuna_can_I_give_my_dog\"><\/span>How much canned tuna can I give my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to feed your dog canned tuna, it is safe to feed a <b>20-pound dog one can of tuna about once every three weeks. And a 90-pound dog can safely eat a can of tuna about once every five days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_canned_tuna_is_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>How much canned tuna is safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to feed your dog canned tuna, it is safe to feed a <b>20-pound dog one can of tuna about once every three weeks. And a 90-pound dog can safely eat a can of tuna about once every five days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_tuna_is_too_much_tuna_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How much tuna is too much tuna for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tuna is safe when fed in moderation, but do not feed your dog tuna regularly as it will contribute to the accumulation of mercury in your pooch&#8217;s tissues. Keep any tuna your dog eats to a small amount, <b>as little as one tablespoon, and do not feed them tuna every day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_tuna_not_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Why is tuna not good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to feed your dog canned tuna, it is safe to feed a <b>20-pound dog one can of tuna about once every three weeks. And a 90-pound dog can safely eat a can of tuna about once every five days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_canned_tuna_is_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Which canned tuna is good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Because tuna fish live a long time  sometimes up to 40 years  they can accumulate a relatively large amount of mercury in their tissues over time. Mercury poisoning in dogs can cause kidney damage, diarrhoea, tremors, hair loss and even blindness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_canned_tuna_upset_a_dogs_stomach\"><\/span>Can canned tuna upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Oil found in canned tuna can cause unpleasant stomach upset in dogs, while onions and garlic are toxic to dogs. Canned varieties of tuna are okay to feed to your dog on occasion, but because of the high levels of mercury and sodium, it&#8217;s best kept as a rare treat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tuna_OK_for_dogs_with_sensitive_stomachs\"><\/span>Is tuna OK for dogs with sensitive stomachs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Dogs Eat Raw Tuna? <b>Fresh tuna has much higher levels of mercury than other types of fish, such as salmon and tilapia. Consuming too much mercury can result in mercury poisoning, which can cause severe, or potentially fatal, health complications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tuna_fish_cause_diarrhea_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can tuna fish cause diarrhea in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canned Salmon or Tuna Including canned fish in your dog&#8217;s diet can work wonders. <b>Fish is very easy to digest even for dogs with sensitive stomachs and is also nutrient-dense.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dog_eat_human_canned_tuna\"><\/span>Can dog eat human canned tuna?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to feed your dog canned tuna, it is safe to feed a <b>20-pound dog one can of tuna about once every three weeks. And a 90-pound dog can safely eat a can of tuna about once every five days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_too_much_tuna_be_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Can too much tuna be bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, you can feed your dog canned tuna, as long as you do so in moderation and only infrequently, and you choose the version that&#8217;s packed in fresh water instead of oil or salted water. It&#8217;s also important to check the label and make sure there is no extra salt added to the canned tuna.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_canned_tuna_can_I_feed_my_dog\"><\/span>How much canned tuna can I feed my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to feed your dog canned tuna, it is safe to feed <b>a 20-pound dog one can of tuna about once every three weeks. And a 90-pound dog can safely eat a can of tuna about once every five days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_canned_tuna\"><\/span>Can I give my dog canned tuna?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can dogs eat tuna? The answer is no. <b>You shouldn&#8217;t feed your canine companion the saltwater fish because it could lead to a number of different health problems<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_tuna_fish_every_day\"><\/span>Can dogs eat tuna fish every day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to feed your dog canned tuna, it is safe to feed a <b>20-pound dog one can of tuna about once every three weeks. And a 90-pound dog can safely eat a can of tuna about once every five days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if dog eats tuna?How much tuna can I give my dog?How much tuna is toxic to dogs?Is canned tuna OK for dogs?Can tuna upset a dog&#8217;s stomach?How much canned tuna can I give my dog?How much canned tuna is safe for dogs?How much tuna is too much tuna for a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-171806","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171806"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171806"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171806\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=171806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}