I live in Alaska and share my home with a 2-year-old female German Shepherd. Locally, there’s a belief firmly entrenched that shrimps can trigger an uncomfortable skin condition called “Kagid” in dogs. This condition manifests as severe itching, which escalates rapidly if the affected area is scratched.
Curious about this claim, I turned to Google for answers, but the information I found contradicted the local belief, stating that shrimp is harmless to dogs. However, I’m aware that online sources can sometimes be unreliable. Unfortunately, I don’t have easy access to a veterinarian in my area, so my options for clarification are limited to either online research or consulting the people around me, who, once again, insist that this belief is grounded in fact.
While this question isn’t of utmost seriousness, it has certainly piqued my curiosity.