{"id":1938,"date":"2021-04-02T11:41:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T11:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.kipandtwiggys.com\/?p=1938"},"modified":"2022-09-18T12:51:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T12:51:25","slug":"prawns-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kipandtwiggys.com\/prawns-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Prawns for Dogs (by Jo the Vet)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Does your dog simply LOVE seafood? Does he go crazy for fishy food or treats? Or are you looking for something you can use as a high-value reward, that also has many health benefits? Prawns might be what you’re looking for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But where do prawns come from? Are they safe for dogs? And how should they be prepared? These are all questions we will discuss, so that you can decide whether prawns are the treat for you and your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prawns are extremely nutritious for dogs, and naturally contain high levels of protein, phosphorus, iodine, antioxidants, B-vitamins and omega oils.<\/p>
Prawns can benefit your dog’s brain health, thyroid health, skin health and joint health when fed in moderation. They are also an excellent training treat. <\/p>
It can be difficult to find ethically sourced prawns from MSC certified fisheries, and many east Asian produced prawns exploit human rights and damage the environment.<\/p>
Prawns are available dried or fresh, with or without the shell, but the safest way to feed your dog prawns is with the shell off (including the head, legs and tail), and thoroughly cooked or boiled. Shells can cause blockages and gastrointestinal perforations, and raw prawns can carry harmful pathogens.<\/p>
Remember to clean the area and your hands after handling shellfish, to prevent yourself from being affected by potential pathogens.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Prawns are harvested from all over the world. They can be farmed, caught with nets or caught via in-shore or ocean trawls. Even though farmed prawns are more sustainable in terms of avoiding depleting wild stocks and preventing ocean destruction, excessive use of chemicals and antibiotics in farmed prawns is common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prawns from China, Vietnam and Thailand are unfortunately poorly farmed, and are not an ethically-responsible choice when it comes to avoiding human rights abuse and minimising environmental impact. Greenpeace released a report in 2015 about dodgy prawns, and developed this infographic to help you make wise prawn buying choices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n