Yes, dogs can eat trout. However, you must be careful to never feed your dog raw trout. Raw or undercooked trout can expose your dog to SPD or Salmon Poisoning Disease, which can be fatal to your dog if left untreated.

Even if you have fed your dog raw trout at some point in the past, it’s not worth the risk to do so again.

Cooked trout, on the other hand, is perfectly safe and healthy for your dogs. In fact, it’s included in many commercial dog foods. When choosing and preparing trout for your dog, you need to select one with low mercury levels.

Then, thoroughly skin and de-bone the fish. When cooking, use little to no oil since having too much oil can result in pancreatitis. Make sure to not add any spices to the dish you plan to feed to your dog.

If you want to add trout to your dog’s regular diet, consult a veterinarian first to ask about the right amount of fish to feed your dog regularly.

To ensure your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance. Preparing for the unexpected guarantees money is never an issue in keeping you pup healthy.