Octopus: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain, fully cooked octopus meat can be an occasional treat for a healthy dog, but raw, fried, salted, or seasoned octopus should be avoided.

Safe serving: A small, bite-size piece of plain, fully cooked octopus with no salt, oil, sauce, or seasoning.

Fresh, fully cooked, plain octopus can be an occasional treat for a healthy adult cat, but raw octopus, large chewy pieces, seasoning, and frequent intake add pathogen, choking, and heavy-metal concerns.

Safe serving: A very small, bite-size piece of fresh, plain, fully cooked octopus with no salt, oil, sauce, or seasoning.