My Dog Ate Calamari Calamari: What I Learned the Hard Way

Okay, so I need to share this because honestly, I had no idea about calamari calamari until my dog Bella got into some. I thought, "It's just food, how bad can it be?" Big mistake.

Yes, dogs can eat calamari if prepared properly.. Calamari is not technically toxic for dogs, but a lot depends on how the calamari is cooked.

Watching Bella go through this was heartbreaking.

breaded, battered and fried calamari is not a healthy food for your dog and eating too much of it could lead to dog obesity.

As always, you must ask your regular vet before sharing any human food with your faithful pooch, including seafood.

Here’s what you need to know about calamari and dogs..

I felt so guilty when I realized what was happening.

there are a lot of nutritional benefits that come from eating calamari.

I wish I had known this sooner.

as a general rule of thumb, calamari is safest when boiled or steamed and cooked without additional spices or salt.

The main problem with feeding calamari to a dog is the method in which it is cooked.

In general, it’s best to avoid feeding your dog raw seafood.

I learned this the hard way, but at least Bella is okay now.

you should also avoid feeding your dog breaded or battered calamari that has been fried.

The best way to feed calamari to your dog is to simply steam it.

This way you keep some calamari’s nutritional benefits while avoiding the downfalls of fried food..

In general, it’s best to serve your dog a small amount of plain, cooked calamari as a treat or mix it in with their existing food rather than make it an integral part of mealtimes.

Your vet can advise you on a precise amount that is safe for your dog to consume..

If you're going through something similar, know that you're not alone. And definitely talk to your vet - they know way more than I do!