Can dogs eat pork?

Cook whole cuts to an internal temperature of at least 63°C (145°F) and minced pork to 71°C (160°F), with no pink juices. Skip oil, salt, garlic, and onion. Once cooled, cut the meat into small cubes; around 30 to 40 g (1 to 1.5 oz) is a reasonable extra for a 15 kg (33 lb) dog on the days you offer it.

Pork is also used as the main protein in some commercial dog foods, so there is nothing unusual about it nutritionally.

Bacon, ham, sausages, salami, and chorizo are cured or processed, which means lots of salt and often garlic or paprika blends. Crackling and pork belly are mostly fat. Pulled pork is usually cooked in a sauce containing onion and sugar.

Pork chop bones and rib bones become brittle once cooked and can splinter or block the gut.

Start with a couple of small pieces and watch for loose stools over the next day. Some dogs with sensitive stomachs react to richer meats even when they are plain. If your dog is on a prescription or elimination diet, check with your vet before adding any new protein, because a single meat can undo weeks of allergy testing.

Treats and extras should stay under about 10 percent of daily calories. For a 15 kg (33 lb) dog that is roughly 80 to 90 calories, and 40 g of lean cooked pork loin uses most of it. Offering pork once or twice a week as a topper, with the main meal trimmed slightly, keeps the diet balanced and your dog's waistline steady.