AKC<\/a>, some people-food can ‘wreak havoc on a dog’s body’\u00a0 while others ‘provide health benefits.’<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTo be fair, dogs love beef, and this is not an exception.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But can dogs eat corned beef? Is corned beef toxic to dogs?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
On Saint Patrick’s Day, you may be feeling generous and want to celebrate with your canine and feed your dog corned beef.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
While we do applaud that animal kindness, it may end up being more harmful than good.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Here’s more information on this tricky topic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What is corned beef?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
We make corned beef out of beef brisket. However, they are not considered the same.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCorned beef becomes so when it has been cured in salt brine. The salting keeps the beef from getting spoilt until it is refrigerated.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt takes about 5 days for corned beef to be cured. Ingredients include herbs, garlic, and spices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The beef brisket is often used because of its tough nature. The salting process renders the beef soft. It gets sliced after that and put into sandwiches.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Corned beef is also known as salt beef in some other countries outside the United States. History has it that the term originated in the 17th century. Credits go to the English. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Corned beef became a traditional St Patrick’s meal in the United States, notably by the Irish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Can I feed my dog corned beef?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Notwithstanding dogs’ strong appetite for meat, corned beef is not the best type of meat to give a dog.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt may seem harmless, but there are some reasons to think otherwise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1. Don’t overlook the salt<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAs earlier noted, corned beef gets bathed in salt. Thus, it has a high level of sodium. There is over 800 mg of sodium in corned beef. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
While salt is beneficial to humans, it can be detrimental to dogs. A little salt may not do much, but when it surpasses 1.5 grams, it becomes a problem.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You do the math with corned beef.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2. There’s that garlic to consider<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nVegetables like onions, garlic, and scallion should not be fed to a dog as they can be considered toxic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You should be cautious in this regard because garlic and the allium genus <\/em>family lead to hemolytic anemia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn simple English, the red blood cells of an infected dog get invaded and destroyed. This condition is fatal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3. Corned Beef is a fatty<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNothing puts a dog at risk more than obesity, no matter how cute a fat dog might look.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Not only does it make the dog inactive, but it also leads to medical conditions ranging from mild to severe. Diabetes and heart disease are some serious conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Besides that, fatty foods may not sit well in a dog’s stomach. Stomach complications may develop, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
It can also lead to pancreatitis\u2014the swelling of the pancreas.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4. Corned Beef also has sugar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhile sugar isn’t poisonous to dogs, an excess amount can make a dog obese. It can also cause diabetes, just like humans. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
5. Corned Beef is toxic for ailing dogs<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIf other dogs can escape the risks of consuming corned beef, sick dogs may not be able to. Dogs with bad kidneys and weak hearts should avoid corned beef. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Is Corned Beef Toxic to Dogs?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
While your dog may not drop dead after eating corned beef, understand that the salt in corned beef is toxic for dogs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If your dog eats a large quantity of corned beef, he will display worrisome symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, a strong need for water, and even abnormal movements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If left unchecked, the high level of salt could be fatal.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The garlic in corned beef isn’t high, so it may not harm the dog except the latter eats a big amount of corned beef.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you must feed your dog corned beef, mix it up with another food. It must also be in small quantity. Do not include corned beef as the main diet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The corned beef itself has some good nutrients, but the sodium level makes it perilous.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
To further understand this, here is the nutritional value of corned beef, using 85 grams as a case study.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Calories:<\/strong> 213 cal<\/li>
- Fat:<\/strong> 16g<\/li>
- Protein:<\/strong> 15g<\/li>
- Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 0g<\/li>
- Sodium: <\/strong>827mg<\/li>
- Cholesterol:<\/strong> 83mg<\/li>
- Iron:<\/strong> 1.86mg<\/li>
- Vitamin B12:<\/strong> 1.6mcg<\/li>
- Selenium:<\/strong> 27.9mcg<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
How much corned beef can dogs eat?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Again, your dog should abstain from eating corned beef. Other meat products are beneficial to canines without any side effects.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBacon and chicken are good and common instances. A dog won’t die if he’s deprived of corned beef (he may be hurt, but that can’t be helped) but you could put him in harm’s way if you indulge his longings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Having said that, a little corned beef may not be a problem. Consider the brand that produced the corned beef and the ingredients used before making a decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Some brands add a lot of salt and other seasonings to their meat for better taste. It makes it delicious for humans, but a poor choice for dogs.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Dogs can cope with corned beef that has a low amount of salt. Even then, it should be given as a sparse treat (maybe in the spirit of St Patrick) but not as the main diet.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat to do if my dog ate corned beef (a lot)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
So, if your dog accidentally consumes a lot of corned beef, get some water handy for the dehydration caused by salt and watch out for any symptoms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you detect a slight uneasiness, get your dog to the vet.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Advantages and disadvantages of corned beef<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
While corned beef is not recommended for dogs, it doesn’t make it a devil in meat cloak. After all, corned beef is a form of beef, and beef has numerous benefits to dogs. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Some of the advantages are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n