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My Dog Ate Shrimp or Shrimp Shells Will He Get Sick?

Julie

April 26, 2020
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My Dog Ate Shrimp or Shrimp Shells Will He Get Sick?

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Who doesn’t just love cooking shrimp on the grill? Or maybe eating fresh shrimp cocktail? Shrimp is a seafood many people love! But what about dogs? Is shrimp safe for dogs? Or what happens if your fur baby accidentally eats the shrimp in the shell, or just the shell alone? Are shrimp shells dangerous for dogs?

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Some pet parents love to share their food with their canine companions. We understand. It’s so hard to say no when those adorable brown eyes are pleading for just one bite…just one! Of course, those same brown eyes will keep begging for just one more bite! We’ve all been there!

When it comes to shrimp, the answer as to whether or not it’s safe is a bit contradictory. If shrimp has been cooked and doesn’t have the tail or shell, then you can share one, small bite (and we do mean small) with your fur baby. However, letting him eat more could cause problems with his health.

The Problem with Shrimp and Shrimp Shells and Dogs

Shrimp seems like it would be a healthy choice to offer your fur baby. But that’s not the case. Shrimp can be a problem for your dog’s health for these reasons:

  • Shrimp can cause an allergic reaction in some dogs
  • It’s high in cholesterol
  • Shells can cause a bowel obstruction, intestinal perforations, or even a choking hazard.
  • Raw or partially cooked shrimp (not completed cooked through) carries Salmonella & Listeria

Each of these, in some dogs, could present a life-threatening medical emergency. When it comes to allergies, for instance, if your fur baby hasn’t had shrimp before, then you don’t know if he’s allergic to shrimp or not. One small bite of shrimp could cause an anaphylactic reaction, which is a medical emergency.

A bowel blockage is also a medical emergency, as is choking. If the shrimp shell becomes lodged in a dog’s throat, it could lead to choking to death. Or the shell can become stuck in the dog’s intestines, where it blocks fluids and fecal matter, causing an obstruction.

For these reasons, it’s best to avoid sharing even one small bite of shrimp with your fur baby.

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Call the Vet in These Situations

If you believe your fur baby is having an allergic reaction, is choking or has an intestinal blockage, then be sure to call your vet right away. Your canine companion needs medical treatment as soon as possible.

However, if you know your pup isn’t allergic to shrimp, it’s OK to give him just one bite on rare occasions. Just make sure the shrimp is cooked all the way through, has been de-veined and doesn’t have the shell or tail. You’ll have a happy fur baby, without the health worries!

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Julie is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, where she studied Animal science. Though contrary to the opinion of her parents she was meant to study pharmacy, but she was in love with animals especially cats. Julie currently works in an animal research institute (NGO) in California and loves spending quality time with her little cat. She has the passion for making research about animals, how they survive, their way of life among others and publishes it. Julie is also happily married with two kids.

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Rivka says:
September 29, 2020 at 4:56 pm

I do give my dog one bite on rare occasions. And before I do that, I cook the shrimp very well and remove anything that can pose any choking, especially the shell and tail. He actually loves it and sometimes I wish it is a healthy meal option for him so I can feed him often.

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Hendrix says:
September 29, 2020 at 5:00 pm

Shrimps are actually very high in cholesterol and I do not recommend we feed that to our dogs on any occasion. There are other healthier options they can try but not shrimps please.

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Braden says:
October 4, 2020 at 3:29 pm

Hmmm… Thank you for the comment, but I don’t think shrimps are that bad for dogs. Yes, it contains cholesterol but eating it in minimal amount won’t do any danger to the dog’s health. Let’s take note of that pls.

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Branson says:
October 4, 2020 at 3:30 pm

I’m actually hearing for the first time that shrimps are not very good for dog’s health. I would have assumed that since it’s good for humans, it will also be save for my dog to have as much as he pleases. Thank god for this amazing site.

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