blurock
9/23/2009 9:40:00 PMHaha that's great! My lab/bluetick hound caught a smallmouth bass on the Snake River once. Didn't eat it, so I threw it on the stringer, took it home and fried it up. I gave him a bite to thank him for catching dinner. I sure didn't catch anything that day!
Chris
9/24/2009 10:59:00 AMHi, you may want to watch your dog for these symptoms of salmon poisoning. I have no idea how common it is but it is more common this side of the cascades. There are lots more articles on the web. 90% of dogs with the disease and not treated die.
http://www.washingtonlakes.com/ReportComment.aspx?id=1265&lid=11671&t=3
http://www.washingtonlakes.com/ReportComment.aspx?id=1265&lid=11671&t=3
Chris
9/24/2009 11:01:00 AMDang, gave you the wrong link. Here is the correct one.
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/clientEd/salmon.aspx
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/clientEd/salmon.aspx
joekacker
9/24/2009 9:52:00 PMits not illegal to consume on the spot. you dont even have to mark it on your card :) as long as it is prepared on the spot
Dave
9/25/2009 5:47:00 AMI recently spoke with a vet regarding feeding salmon to dogs as my 2 love to eat it (when I am eating it, so it's cooked). She told me that dogs that eat the dead carcass after spawning have the potential to become ill. She told me that the flesh forms bacteria that are harmful if eaten. It is my guess that because your dog ate the fish fresh, it will likely be fine but I would keep an eye on your dog just in case. Great hearing about your dog having fun, and out fishing you. Love that!