Fish & seafood · updated 2026-09-12
Can dogs eat cod & white fish?
Yes — cooked plain white fish is lean protein.
Why
Cod, haddock and pollock are low-fat, low-mercury proteins used in many hypoallergenic dog foods. Cook plain and remove every bone.
How to serve it
Steam or bake, check for bones, flake.
If they eat too much
Choking on bones; stomach upset from batter or seasoning.
How much cod & white fish for my dog?
A daily maximum for a healthy adult dog, kept inside the 10% treat rule. Enter body weight.
Up to 45 g a day — roughly 3 tablespoons (a small handful) · cooked, boneless, plain.
Treats of all kinds should stay under about 10% of daily calories. Puppies, kittens, seniors and pets with a medical condition: ask your vet first.
And for cats?
Safe. Yes, cooked and boneless. Can cats eat cod & white fish? →
Related foods for dogs
- AnchoviesIn moderation
- Crab & lobsterIn moderation
- Fish bonesToxic
- Mussels & clamsIn moderation
- Raw fishAvoid
- SalmonSafe
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs, based on published veterinary guidance (ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline, AKC, VCA). It is not a substitute for advice from your own vet, who knows your dog's weight, age and medical history. If you are unsure, ask them before sharing any human food.