Dogs are carnivores and so, they do really well on diets that are rich in animal-sourced protein.

But, can dogs eat pork without having any problems?

That’s the question that I’ll be answering in today’s post as I’ll go through the various details a dog owner should be aware of before feeding his furry friend.

There are a lot of things that you should consider before feeding your guy some pork.

Let’s just jump right in, shall we?

Dogs and Pork: Can Dogs Eat Pork?

First and foremost, you should make sure that the pork you’re giving to your furry friend is cooked thoroughly.

The thing is that completely row or even undercooked pork can contain trichinella muscle larvae that can cause intestinal roundworms as well as trichinellosis—conditions that can severely hurt your doggy friend.

Trichinellosis, in particular, can lead to the following:

In order to ensure that the trichinella present in the pork is killed, you need to cook the raw pork for long enough.

Another thing that you need to keep in mind is to only stick to the leaner cuts as the thicker cuts are known to contain more fat which can lead to pancreatitis in dogs.

Finally, ensure that the pork you give your furry friend doesn’t have any seasoning on it—especially garlic or onion seasoning as they are toxic for dogs.

How Much Pork Is Okay for My Dog?

I would recommend that you start by giving your dog a very small quantity of pork to check to see how your furry friend’s body reacts to the meat.

The thing is that dogs are known to be allergic to pork as compared to other meats. Going slowly will help you monitor your dog’s health and you can take him to the doctor if you observe an aversive reaction.

In fact, 50% of dogs are known to have an allergic reaction!

This means that you really need to be keeping an eye on the pork consumption and not overdo it in any way.

You shouldn’t generally feed your furry friend a lot of pork because it is known to contain a type of fat which is hard for your doggy’s body to digest.

So, keep things in moderation.