[nala2012]

I gave Nala one of the prawns yesterday and after carrying it around for a while she just left it there! She normally eats everything including stuff she's not supposed to so I was suprised she didn't like them.

Re the bones she's eaten fish carcasses from the beach before and didn't have any trouble so I'm not worried about that its more the nutrional value of the fish?

[boomerang]

I wouldn't feed too much raw fish. Some raw fish like herring contains an enzyme that destroys vitamin B1. I'm sure it's fine to give occasionally though.

[DBB]

Originally Posted by mymo

DBB, do you know if these parasites can infect dogs?
As I said mine have eaten raw fish many times, now you have me worried

Sorry for the delay in replying Mymo... Mad busy weekend!
Yes, fish carry parasites that can infest dogs, though the problem is bigger in other countries than in Ireland for some. However, tapeworm is one common example esp in freshwater fish and salmon, as are two species of roundworm (nematode) in sea fish in Irish waters. I think some wrigglies from fish can affect kidneys and urinary tract in dogs. I'll try to find out a bit more for you as I need to refresh my fishy brain in such matters!

[mymo]

Ah, so I assume regular worming would sort this?
I worm every 3 months and even have a reminder on my phone (little dog likes rabbit poo for a snack)

[P4DDY2K11]

Fish will be no problem for the dogs, my 2 had the bones from a wing of ray each the other day, they eat any fish heads or carcasses from any fish we fillet, and it's all very very high in protein. Excellent addition to their diet. Prawns shouldnt be a problem either, also very high in protein, their shells are softer than crab or lobster shells and i've seen my dogs eating crab shells.

And so far they've never had any health problems, 2 very very healthy dogs