Can Dogs Eat Scallops? When it is or isn’t an Emergency

Yes, it’s safe for dogs to eat plain scallops that are properly cooked. The occasional addition of cooked scallop can be good for your dog’s diet because scallops are rich in protein and other nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and vitamin B-12.

In addition to making sure that the scallops are properly cooked, it’s important to not add any ingredients that can be considered harmful for dogs. It’s also best that you avoid feeding your dog fried scallops. Instead, you could consider baking or broiling the scallops then adding a tiny amount of the cooked scallops to your dog’s regular food.

Seafood in general is something dog owners should be careful about when they are prepared for dogs. Here is a list of human foods that dogs can and cannot eat.