{"id":1407,"date":"2020-06-24T09:21:43","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T09:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/?p=1407"},"modified":"2021-12-04T12:19:05","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T12:19:05","slug":"can-pitbulls-eat-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/can-pitbulls-eat-fish\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Pitbulls Eat Fish? (Yes & No)"},"content":{"rendered":"
You\u2019ve no doubt heard about the healthy benefits of eating fish-the omega fatty acids, the low fat and calories, and of course the protein. Or maybe you\u2019ve read the ingredient label on your dog food bag and found that if contains fish or fish meal.<\/p>\n
While cats are often thought of as the fish eaters of the pet world, this may have you wondering if your dog would reap the same benefits. So, can pitbulls eat fish?<\/p>\n
Pitbulls can eat fish. Fish provides them with a great source of protein and other healthy nutrients like omega fatty acids. Pitbulls should not eat raw fish, fish bones, or long-lived fish like tuna however due to risk of bacterial infection, digestive perforation, or a heavy metal poisoning.<\/b><\/p>\nWhat Are the Benefits of Feeding Fish to a Pitbull?<\/h2>\n
Pitbulls need a high protein diet. They use this protein to produce energy and to provide them with essential amino acids. Amino acids are important nutrient transporters, help protect the body from illness, and are the building blocks of strong, lean muscle, something a pitbull is all too familiar with.<\/p>\n
Of the 22 amino acids that dogs require, all but nine of them are manufactured in their body, the others have to come from their diet. Fish does a great job at providing some of those amino acids and a healthy protein source that will keep them fueled throughout their most active day.<\/p>\n
On top of protein, fish is also loaded with omega fatty acids. Omega-3, in particular, has many anti-inflammatory affects. A diet high in omega-3 can help reduce joint pain due to arthritis and skin inflammation caused by allergies or other dermatologic issues. So, it\u2019s no wonder that many humans take a fish oil supplement to help combat their achy knees and elbows. Natural anti-inflammatories, like omega fatty acids, make a great alternative to pharmaceutical ones.<\/p>\n
Fish is a great ingredient for dogs that suffer from food allergies. The most common food allergies that our pups experience is actually to the protein sources in their diet, mainly chicken, beef, and egg, rather than to grain products.<\/p>\n
Because of this, feeding a novel protein, like fish, can help to bypass those allergens while still providing a pitbull with complete and balanced nutrition. If your dog is experiencing chronic vomiting, diarrhea, skin issues, or ear infections, a novel protein diet including fish may help relieve some of those troubles.<\/p>\n
A pitbull can receive all of these benefits from eating fish with the added bonus of keeping a lean and trim waistline. Most varieties of fish are lower in fat and calories than their protein counterparts.<\/p>\n
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