Dogs can eat seaweed, but they must pay attention to the right amount and avoid excessive consumption for a long time. Seaweed has a high crude protein content, is rich in dietary fiber, a variety of vitamins, calcium, potassium, magnesium and other trace elements. It also contains algae-specific phycobiliprotein, which has high nutritional value. Moderate consumption has certain benefits for dogs’ health. Not only can it help dogs supplement trace elements, but the polysaccharides in seaweed will also improve dogs’ immunity. However, seaweed contains high iodine content, and eating too much can easily cause thyroid dysfunction in dogs.

The reasons why it is not recommended for dogs to eat seaweed:

1. Because some dogs have a weak spleen and stomach since childhood, and have long-term unformed and loose stools. It is not recommended to feed seaweed to dogs as it may cause bloating, abdominal pain, and even vomiting and diarrhea.

2. Seaweed contains a lot of iodine. Some businesses will also add salt to seaweed to increase the flavor. If dogs eat it for a long time, it may cause excessive salt intake and cause large areas of the body. Symptoms such as hair loss.