Dogs and fish

It's funny how unfounded ideas can linger in one's mind for a lifetime. That's what happened to us with the notion that dogs don't eat fish because that's supposed to be cat food. It turns out that fish is actually very good for dogs.

Fish a are good source of protein and omega oils. And you can find fish products for dogs at any pet shop. Of course, be very picky. Your dog cannot eat raw fish, which can carry parasites. But a well-cooked chunk of salmon in your dog's plate will probably make your pooch very, very happy. Which brings us to Trixie, the main subject (actually the only one) of this blog. As soon as she discovers that we are cooking fish -- thanks to that remarkable sense of smell -- she will come from wherever she is to see if she can get a bite. Oh, and if she's denied a piece of fish, she will start whinning, howling or even barking until she gets what she wants. Yes, we know, she's terribly spoiled. So it was a good thing that in our last visit to the pet shop we found canned salmon for dogs, with no preservatives, additives or artificial coloring. When we opened the can we found out that it's actually like a paste -- not chunks of fish like we had expected -- so we served Trixie small portions throughout the week. I'm sure there wasn't a happier dog on Earth during that week.

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