Can my dog eat Nori?
Can my dog eat Nori?
Can my dog eat Nori? 
Nori is a type of seaweed that Japanese use for sushi rolls and snacks, and it’s very healthy. This seaweed is low-calorie and low-fat, so great for anyone on a weight loss plan. It’s packed with nutrients including iodine, Vitamins A & C, magnesium and more. You can find nori as dried sheets in most local grocery stores these days.
Can my dog eat nori? Yes, but with some cautions. Can my puppy eat nori? Yes, but also with some cautions. Your fur baby can definitely eat nori, but only nori that’s been commercially prepared. Never let your pup eat seaweed on the beach or seaweed that’s been dried in the sun. This type of seaweed shrinks when dried, and when eaten, can expand in your dog’s stomach and digestive track causing an intestinal blockage. This is a very serious medical problem. However, nori that’s available at the store should be safe for your dog. Only feed him a few flakes scattered over his food once in a while—not every day or on a regular basis. What could happen if my dog ate too much nori? He would probably develop digestive problems and/or diarrhea.
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Okay I didn’t envisage that nori could be safe for my dogs. Even when I see them at dog food stores I’m always just skeptical. This is some good information.
I do get the ones in our local grocery store. They are the dried ones in sheets and I must say it’s very healthy. I’ve fed that to my dog on a few occasions and at each time, she felt satisfied and that’s always a good sign that she enjoyed her food.
How I wish my own dog would even want to have a little of this nori. We do buy that a lot but we’ve not had much luck in feeding it to the dog. He doesn’t seem to like it, but my vet says it’s really healthy and he needs it.
Yes, feeding your dog this nori should come with some cautions. Especially feeding him in moderation as it can actually cause him unease when it’s too much. And the commercially prepared one is also better if you ask me.