Dogs · Proteins

Can dogs or cats eat deli meat & hot dogs?

Be careful read the fine print

The problem compound: salt + seasonings (onion/garlic powder in many). For: dogs & cats.

Salt load first, hidden onion powder second. As pill-wrappers, a small piece of plain chicken beats a nitrate-laden hot dog chunk.

Symptoms to watch

thirstvomiting

What this looks like when it goes wrong — most exposures stay mild.

Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control. Reference information — not a substitute for your veterinarian, who knows your pet's history.

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