Scallops: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain, fully cooked scallop meat can be an occasional treat for a healthy dog, but raw scallops, butter, oil, garlic, salt, and seasoning should be avoided.

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

Plain, fully cooked scallop meat is safe for most healthy cats as an occasional treat, but raw scallops, butter, oil, garlic, salt, and seasoning change the answer.

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