Pork is on the list of prohibited foods for dogs because it can be harmful to their health. There are several reasons why feeding this meat to pets is prohibited.
Why you shouldn't feed pork to dogs
Pigs are susceptible to many diseases, some of which can be transmitted to dogs, such as pseudorabies. Aujeszky's disease can be transmitted by both recovered and infected animals. The pseudorabies virus is killed at a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius. Meat should be cooked for at least 15 minutes. It is prohibited to consume the raw product.
Pork is the fattest meat, 100 g of the product contains 17 g of protein and 20 g of fat
Pork meat can contain eggs, larvae, and adult helminths. Heat treatment doesn't always eliminate parasites. The worm larvae are contained in special capsules that protect their hosts from heat and cold. A dog that eats a piece of contaminated meat can become ill with toxocariasis, taeniasis, or trichinosis. These diseases are also dangerous for humans, so the product must undergo strict testing before being put on sale.
Other prohibited foods
Dogs are allowed to eat only lean boiled pork.
List of prohibited foods for feeding dogs, except pork:
- alcoholic beverages;
- grape;
- mushrooms;
- potato;
- bones;
- cat food;
- onions (raw and cooked);
- raw eggs;
- yeast dough;
- nuts;
- butter;
- sugar-containing products.
What kind of meat can you feed dogs?
The following offal can be used for feeding: the sublingual part, cheeks, tails, peritoneum, entrails, trachea, heart, udder
Dog breeders recommend feeding their pets the following types of meat:
- Aged beef. It contains sufficient amounts of vitamins and amino acids. Lamb can be an alternative. This product is used in the production of many dry foods.
- Horse meat. This product is more easily digested than beef. Furthermore, it doesn't cause allergic reactions. However, it shouldn't be fed to dogs every day.
- Rabbit meat. The first time you need to give a small piece of meat, otherwise the dog may develop an allergy.
- Chicken. Meat must be cooked thoroughly. Raw meat may contain salmonella. Furthermore, chicken is an allergen for many dogs.
A pet's health is in the hands of its owner, so it's important to carefully plan its diet. When creating a menu, choose high-quality meat and feed it only after it's been cooked.
