Squid: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain, fully cooked squid can be an occasional treat for a healthy dog, but raw squid can carry bacteria and fried calamari, oil, salt, garlic, onion, and seasoning change the answer.

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

Plain, fully cooked squid is safe for most healthy cats as an occasional treat, but raw squid contains thiaminase and chewy pieces, frying, salt, garlic, onion, and seasoning add separate risks.

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