Overview
Yes, dogs can have cervelat occasionally. This type of sausage is often high in salt, fats, and preservatives. Overeating cervelat can lead dogs to suffer from many health issues such as heart issues and obesity.
Can dogs eat Cervelat?
Risks
- Cervelat is a sausage made from a mixture of different types of meat. Depending on the region, cervelat may contain beef, pork, bacon, pork rind. As a processed meat, it contains curing salt, additives, and preservatives.
- Some store-bought cervelat may contain nitrites, which are toxic to dogs in high doses. It can cause a blood disorder called methemoglobin which is linked to cancer.
- Cervelat is high in saturated fat and sodium. Excessive consumption can cause obesity, heart disease, and kidney problems in dogs.
Servings
- Cervelat can be given in small amounts occasionally as a treat. It should not be part of the dog's regular meal.
- If your dog has eaten a small piece of Cervelat, it is unlikely to cause him any harm; however, processed meat such as Cervelat is not recommended to be given as part of a dog's regular diet or as a treat.
