What To Do If Your Dog Eats Ham

It can be a challenge to keep your dog from eating something it shouldn’t, but there are steps you can take. If your dog eats ham or another food that they’re not supposed to have, don’t panic. Instead, follow these steps:

Ham and other cuts of pork are a common food for humans, but it’s not the best choice for dogs.

Ham and other cuts of pork are a common food for humans, but it’s not the best choice for dogs. The meat is high in fat and sodium, which can cause health problems in your pet, including respiratory issues, gastrointestinal distress and even organ failure if ingested in large amounts. If you see your dog eating ham or any other type of pork, remove the ham immediately and call your veterinarian for advice.

If you notice that your dog has eaten a significant quantity of ham or any other type of pork (more than 10 grams), keep an eye on them for gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea. If these symptoms persist over 48 hours or become severe enough to require hospitalization at any point during their development—whether from eating ham or something else—be sure to call your veterinarian immediately so they can assess whether further treatment is required.

If your dog has eaten ham and is having gastrointestinal symptoms, call your veterinarian.

If your dog has eaten ham and is having gastrointestinal symptoms, call your veterinarian. If you think that your dog has eaten ham, then it’s best to call the vet anyway.

If you have leftover ham on your counter or in the fridge, make sure it is safely out of reach from your dog.

If your dog eats ham, it’s important to keep the meat out of his reach. Ham is preserved with salt and nitrates, which can be toxic for dogs. Additionally, ham contains high amounts of protein and fat and very little fiber, so eating too much could lead to stomach upset or even pancreatitis.

If you have leftover ham on your counter or in the fridge, make sure it is safely out of reach from your dog! If you cannot keep it sealed up (like if you were storing a bone), place it in the fridge instead where it will be safe from inquisitive noses and paws.

It may also seem obvious: never leave cooked or uncooked meat on a countertop as this is an easy way for dogs to get into trouble.

Make sure to keep dogs away from leftovers and garbage that may contain cooked bones, as cooked bones can splinter, which can cause serious damage to a dog’s digestive tract.

It is important to keep dogs away from leftovers, as well as garbage that may contain cooked bones. Cooked bones can splinter and cause serious damage to a dog’s digestive tract.

If you suspect your dog has eaten ham, contact your veterinarian immediately for further instructions on how to proceed with treatment of the condition.

It’s important to keep dogs away from leftovers and garbage that may contain cooked bones, as cooked bones can splinter, which can cause serious damage to a dog’s digestive tract. If you notice your dog is having gastrointestinal symptoms after eating ham or other pork products such as bacon or sausage, call your veterinarian immediately. They can help determine whether or not your pet needs medical attention and give you advice on how to proceed with treatment plans from there.