The following are some of the main reasons why bacon is bad for your dog and why you should keep them away from it: – Pancreatitis: Bacon is very rich in fat content (saturated fat, the worst kind), which is often the primary reason pancreatitis develops in dogs. read more
The salt content in bacon also makes it a bad treat choice. A potentially fatal condition called bloat is of concern when salty food is eaten by large dog breeds, caused when the dog drinks too much water because of the salt in the bacon (or other salty food items like ham, cured meats, hot dogs, etc.). read more