Indeed "can dogs eat pork" is a good question. The dilemma faced by many dog owners of what to feed their 4 legged best friends.
What about pork? can dogs eat pork? So, yes: dogs can eat pork...but: Trichinosis is a food-borne disease which can infect pigs and then your dog! when the pig develops roundworm .
Humans and dogs alike can develop roundworm when they have eaten under-cooked or raw meat from anther animal that is infected.
In order to lessen the risk of developing roundworm it is suggested that you freeze pork for three weeks, or longer. You should also thoroughly cook all pork. All raw and under-cooked meat should be avoided.
Pork is also rich and contains a type of fat that is difficult to digest for Greyhounds and other dogs. This type of fat can cause indigestion. Also, high fat food can cause pancreatitis in dogs.
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