Food · 🐶 Dogs
Can dogs eat tuna?
!Caution for dogs
An occasional small amount of cooked or canned tuna in water is fine, but tuna is high in mercury, so don’t make it a habit.
What’s the risk?
Tuna is a large fish that builds up mercury. A spoonful now and then is fine, but regular feeding isn’t a good idea. Choose tuna in water, not oil or brine, and never raw tuna with bones.
Signs to watch for
- Upset stomach from oily or salty tuna
How much is dangerous?
A spoonful occasionally.
If your dog ate some
No action needed for small amounts.
How to share it safely
Plain, cooked or canned in water, with no salt or seasoning.
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Pet Poison Helpline, Merck Veterinary Manual. This is general information, not veterinary advice. If your pet ate something and you’re worried, call your vet or a poison line right away.