Meat & Fish
Clams: Safe for Dogs and Cats?
SafeDogs
Plain, fully cooked clam meat can be an occasional treat for a healthy dog, but raw clams, shells, butter, salt, and seasoning should be avoided.
Safe serving: A small piece of plain, fully cooked clam meat removed completely from the shell.
SafeCats
Plain, fully cooked clam meat is safe for most healthy cats as an occasional treat, but raw clams, shells, clam chowder, butter, salt, and seasoning change the answer.
Safe serving: A small piece of plain, fully cooked clam meat removed completely from the shell.
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