Overview
Yes, it is OK to toss a couple of small bacon pieces to your dog. However, do not make this a habit. Frequent bacon consumption increases a dog's risk of getting cancer and causes other health issues like heart problems and bloat.
Can dogs eat Bacon?
Risks
- Excessive consumption of high sodium and fatty foods like bacon can cause obesity, pancreatitis, bloat, and heart disease in dogs.
- Processed meats such as bacon contain carcinogens known to cause cancer.
- Feeding bacon to your dog in its raw form is not recommended. Even though dogs love raw pork, it puts dogs at risk of parasitic infection and trichinosis.
Servings
- Feed your dog bacon as occasional dog treats and in small amounts. Adding bacon as a regular part of dog food is not recommended.
- Choose low-salt, uncured bacon. Cook the bacon by grilling or baking. Drain the bacon grease before serving.
