Lobster: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain, cooked, shelled lobster meat is not toxic to dogs, but lobster is high in sodium, iodine, fat, and cholesterol, while shells, butter, garlic, and seasoning add separate hazards.

Plain, cooked, shelled lobster meat can be an occasional treat for a cat without a seafood allergy, but raw lobster, shell, butter, salt, garlic, and seasoning should be avoided.