Sardines for dogs? Yep, everyone in my animal house adores canned sardines. In fact, I\u2019m not sure who loves them more\u2014 the dogs, the cats or me! I also appreciate the fact that you can buy sardines practically anywhere, at any time of the day or night. This is why I recommend stockpiling cans of sardines for dogs \u2014 and for other members of your household \u2014 in the event that a natural disaster strikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sardines for dogs? Let’s find out the details! Photography by rubensantos \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n So, why consider sardines for dogs? It\u2019s rare when a treat this tasty and convenient is also packed with beneficial nutrients.<\/p>\n \u201cSardines may be small, but they\u2019re mighty when it comes to pet nutrition,\u201d says nutrition counselor Celia Kutcher, aka the Food Healer<\/a>. Actually, this fish\u2019s petite size is a big plus. \u201cSince sardines are small, they tend to have far less mercury than larger fish, which makes them an ideal choice for people, too.\u201d<\/p>\n Here\u2019s why sardines for dogs are healthy: \u201cSardines are full of omega-3 fatty acids and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10),\u201d Kutcher says. \u201cThe fatty acids have many health benefits, like cancer prevention, reducing inflammation, and keeping the immune system strong. CoQ10 supports a healthy heart and circulation. The fatty acids also help brain development, which makes them good for puppies and kittens.\u201d<\/p>\n CoQ10, aka Ubiquinol, is also excellent for preventing dental disease in canines<\/a>, felines and humans.<\/p>\n One caveat when we’re talking sardines for dogs: Skip sardines slathered in sauce \u2014 such as oil, mustard or ketchup \u2014 and check the ingredient panel for the lowest-sodium specimens available.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen buying sardines, make sure to always buy wild-caught, packed in water,\u201d Kutcher cautions. \u201cThere’s no need for more oil, salt or any other ingredients \u2014 some of them could be harmful. Also, sardines should not be fed daily, as too much fish can form crystals in cats.\u201d<\/p>\n Another thing to keep in mind when talking sardines for dogs \u2014 one small sardine contains about 25 calories and 175 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, which can be a pretty substantial treat for dogs. To cut back on the calories, cut sardines for dogs up into a few pieces. \u201cIf you have a larger pet, give them more proportionally,\u201d she advises. \u201cA cat can go with half a sardine. No worries about the bones, for dogs or cats \u2014 they’re safe, and will supply some calcium as well.\u201d If you’re still worried about the bones, cutting the sardines into small pieces will help.<\/p>\n When you start giving your pets and new foods (like sardines), always start slowly and with a small amount. They should not cause stomach upset, but it’s better to be safe than have a sick pet.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you feed your pet too many sardines, they may develop a fishy smell,” says Kutcher. “If that’s the case, reduce the amount and frequency of feeding sardines.\u201d You could also feed a loving spoonful of coconut oil<\/a> as a chaser, to counteract that pungent, oceanic odor.<\/p>\n The water the sardines are packed in also makes an excellent, flavorful gravy for dog or cat food. No less a health authority than integrative medicine guru Dr. Andrew Weil<\/a> pours sardine juice over his dogs\u2019 kibble. My dogs love it when I soup up their kibble with sardine juice, plus a dash or two of turmeric<\/a>, which has its own lovely health benefits.<\/p>\n Sardine juice is also great for masking the unpalatable smell of hard-to-swallow medications, Kutcher adds: \u201cIf you need to pill your pet, you can crush up the tablets and mix it with the liquid. That usually works.\u201d<\/p>\n Tell us:<\/strong> Sardines for dogs: have you ever fed them to your pup? What was his reaction? Please share in the comments!<\/p>\n Thumbnail:\u00a0Photography \u00a9chendongshan | Thinkstock.<\/em><\/p>\n This piece was originally published in 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n The post Can Dogs Eat Sardines?<\/a> by Julia Szabo<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n The post Can Dogs Eat Sardines?<\/a> by Julia Szabo<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n Sardines for dogs? Yep, everyone in my animal house adores canned sardines. In fact, I\u2019m not sure who loves them more\u2014 the dogs, the cats or me! I also appreciate the fact that you can buy sardines practically anywhere, at any time of the day or night. This is why I recommend stockpiling cans of sardines for dogs \u2014 and for other members of your household \u2014 in the event that a natural disaster strikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sardines for dogs? Let’s find out the details! Photography by rubensantos \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n So, why consider sardines for dogs? It\u2019s rare when a treat this tasty and convenient is also packed with beneficial nutrients.<\/p>\n \u201cSardines may be small, but they\u2019re mighty when it comes to pet nutrition,\u201d says nutrition counselor Celia Kutcher, aka the Food Healer<\/a>. Actually, this fish\u2019s petite size is a big plus. \u201cSince sardines are small, they tend to have far less mercury than larger fish, which makes them an ideal choice for people, too.\u201d<\/p>\n Here\u2019s why sardines for dogs are healthy: \u201cSardines are full of omega-3 fatty acids and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10),\u201d Kutcher says. \u201cThe fatty acids have many health benefits, like cancer prevention, reducing inflammation, and keeping the immune system strong. CoQ10 supports a healthy heart and circulation. The fatty acids also help brain development, which makes them good for puppies and kittens.\u201d<\/p>\n CoQ10, aka Ubiquinol, is also excellent for preventing dental disease in canines<\/a>, felines and humans.<\/p>\n One caveat when we’re talking sardines for dogs: Skip sardines slathered in sauce \u2014 such as oil, mustard or ketchup \u2014 and check the ingredient panel for the lowest-sodium specimens available.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen buying sardines, make sure to always buy wild-caught, packed in water,\u201d Kutcher cautions. \u201cThere’s no need for more oil, salt or any other ingredients \u2014 some of them could be harmful. Also, sardines should not be fed daily, as too much fish can form crystals in cats.\u201d<\/p>\n Another thing to keep in mind when talking sardines for dogs \u2014 one small sardine contains about 25 calories and 175 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, which can be a pretty substantial treat for dogs. To cut back on the calories, cut sardines for dogs up into a few pieces. \u201cIf you have a larger pet, give them more proportionally,\u201d she advises. \u201cA cat can go with half a sardine. No worries about the bones, for dogs or cats \u2014 they’re safe, and will supply some calcium as well.\u201d If you’re still worried about the bones, cutting the sardines into small pieces will help.<\/p>\n When you start giving your pets and new foods (like sardines), always start slowly and with a small amount. They should not cause stomach upset, but it’s better to be safe than have a sick pet.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you feed your pet too many sardines, they may develop a fishy smell,” says Kutcher. “If that’s the case, reduce the amount and frequency of feeding sardines.\u201d You could also feed a loving spoonful of coconut oil<\/a> as a chaser, to counteract that pungent, oceanic odor.<\/p>\n The water the sardines are packed in also makes an excellent, flavorful gravy for dog or cat food. No less a health authority than integrative medicine guru Dr. Andrew Weil<\/a> pours sardine juice over his dogs\u2019 kibble. My dogs love it when I soup up their kibble with sardine juice, plus a dash or two of turmeric<\/a>, which has its own lovely health benefits.<\/p>\n Sardine juice is also great for masking the unpalatable smell of hard-to-swallow medications, Kutcher adds: \u201cIf you need to pill your pet, you can crush up the tablets and mix it with the liquid. That usually works.\u201d<\/p>\n Tell us:<\/strong> Sardines for dogs: have you ever fed them to your pup? What was his reaction? Please share in the comments!<\/p>\n Thumbnail:\u00a0Photography \u00a9chendongshan | Thinkstock.<\/em><\/p>\n This piece was originally published in 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n The post Can Dogs Eat Sardines?<\/a> by Julia Szabo<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3408","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Sardines](\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_606429392.jpg\")
<\/p>\nWhy sardines for dogs? What nutrition do sardines offer for dogs?<\/h3>\n
Some words of caution when it comes to sardines for dogs<\/h3>\n
What to know when it comes to serving sardines to dogs<\/h3>\n
More fun facts about sardines for dogs<\/h3>\n
Read more about other human foods for dogs:<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhy sardines for dogs? What nutrition do sardines offer for dogs?<\/h3>\n
Some words of caution when it comes to sardines for dogs<\/h3>\n
What to know when it comes to serving sardines to dogs<\/h3>\n
More fun facts about sardines for dogs<\/h3>\n
Read more about other human foods for dogs:<\/h3>\n
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