{"id":16813,"date":"2021-10-21T08:26:04","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T14:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=16813"},"modified":"2021-11-02T08:38:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T14:38:00","slug":"can-dogs-eat-salami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/health-wellness\/can-dogs-eat-salami","title":{"rendered":"Can Dogs Eat Salami? Plus: 16 Foods to NEVER Share with Your Pup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You know how it goes; you’re sitting on the couch watching TV and eating a pizza. Or maybe you\u2019ve got a nice charcuterie board to snack on. Your furry friend is right beside you, and he is giving you those eyes. Those pleading eyes that say, “Can I have a piece?” <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s hard to resist those eyes, but more importantly, is it safe to share human food with your dog? It seems like the meat on that pizza would be something he would just love and you can’t imagine it might harm him. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, the answer is complicated. Can dogs eat salami? Salami isn’t toxic in and of itself for your dog, but it does contain high levels of sodium and fat and that can pose certain health risks. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Salami Bad for Dogs (and maybe you too)?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The high sodium and fat content in salami could put your dog at risk for problems like salt poisoning or pancreatitis. Some salami includes seasonings like garlic powder as well, which is extremely toxic to your pup.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These can be very serious conditions. While dogs are mostly meat-eaters, certain processed meats like salami have been modified to enhance their taste for human consumption and also to prolong their shelf life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That typically means these kinds of cured meats have additives and preservatives like nitrates that are not really very healthy for your furry friend. For example, one slice of salami can contain more than 200 milligrams (mg) of sodium and up to 26 percent fat! You might want to lay off eating salami too! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For reference, a medium-sized dog should only consume somewhere in the neighborhood of <\/span>100 mg of sodium daily<\/span><\/a>, so that single slice of salami is already double that dose! For that reason, salami is not a safe treat for your dog, especially if they are a small dog.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might be wondering exactly what the side effects of this much sodium can do to your pooch. Of course, like humans, dogs’ bodies do need some sodium for them to be healthy, but when they get too much, it can cause a number of different problems. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excess sodium can cause your canine friend to be more thirsty, and when he drinks more, he will also experience frequent urination. A large enough dose of sodium can also result in what is known as sodium ion poisoning. This condition can cause kidney damage and that can lead to kidney failure. Kidney failure is a life-threatening condition that will require immediate medical attention. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About the High-Fat Content of Salami?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sodium is a major reason why your dog shouldn’t eat salami, but another big problem with processed meats is that they are also high in fat content. Of course, high-fat foods can lead to obesity, and this is true for your dog as well as for you, but there’s another reason why you want to avoid feeding your dog foods with high-fat content. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your dog eats certain types of meat that contain a high amount of fat, it can overstimulate the production of certain enzymes by his digestive system. These enzymes are normally produced by the pancreas to aid in digestion, but when overstimulated, it can result in inflammation of the pancreas. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An inflamed pancreas is called pancreatitis, and this is an extremely painful and dangerous condition. It can cause your dog to experience vomiting and diarrhea, become dehydrated, and throw off his healthy metabolic balance. It can even be a life-threatening condition. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Dogs Eat Pepperoni?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pepperoni is another processed meat that you should probably avoid giving your dog for the same reasons as you should avoid giving him salami. All of these kinds of processed meats — including bologna — and cured meats like bacon, ham, cured sausage, and beef jerky contain not only high-fat content and too much salt, they also have unhealthy preservatives. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These processed meats often contain sulfite preservatives, and these kinds of preservatives and additives can cause a thiamine deficiency. Such a deficiency can even lead to death. There are several kinds of human foods that contain these types of preservatives including pizza and potato chips. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For that reason, it’s probably best for your dog’s health not to share that slice of pizza with him. Instead, you might want to have some <\/span>healthy dog treats<\/span><\/a> or dog food on hand that you can give him to eat while you’re enjoying the pizza. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Human Foods are Healthy for Dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As humans, it’s not unusual for us to assume anything we can eat, our best furry friends can eat, but that just isn’t true. There are, however, some human foods that your dog can safely eat. Here is a list of what you can share with your pooch without provoking any health problems. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n