{"id":1394,"date":"2017-08-22T17:05:59","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T21:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digest.thefarmersdog.com\/?p=1394"},"modified":"2025-01-14T18:14:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T18:14:52","slug":"sardines-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digest\/sardines-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Be Feeding Your Dog Sardines"},"content":{"rendered":"

That can of sardines that’s been hiding in your cupboard for months is actually good for your dog.<\/p>

Sardines are loaded with nutrients like Omega-3s, vitamins D and B12, amino acids (the stuff that makes up protein), and coenzyme Q10. You already know that dogs can benefit<\/a> from many healthy, human grade foods we put in our diets, and sardines are no different. Simply adding a few sardines to your dog’s regular meals once a week can help develop muscles and other connective tissue, boost their immune system, increase dental health, and protect against kidney disease. They’ll also keep them looking dapper, as Omega-3s help fur stay nice and soft. Small fish, big benefits.<\/p>

What sets sardines apart from other fish? These babies are small, which means they have less mercury content than other fish, diminishing the risk of poisoning. Sardines are also soft-boned, so you can usually feed them to your pup whole, which makes for added convenience. Just pop the can (as long as it’s salt-free and packed with water or a natural oil like coconut<\/a>, olive, etc.) and add a couple to your dog’s bowl. A few sardines a week (one for smaller dogs and two a day for bigger breeds) is plenty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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