Is pork fat good for dogs? How much can I add to their food?

Hi, thabks for using PetCoach! I would avoid cooking oil. Every dog is different on how they handle extra fat. It can cause pancreatitis or GI upset. If you are interested in something to help the coat I would recommend an Omega 3 fish oil like the one in the link below. Have a good day! https://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=19121

There is the potential the pork fat could make Charlie sick, and it could cause him pancreatitis again. I would monitor him and if you do see signs of pancreatitis, take him into a vet immediately. You could take him into a vet now to have vomiting induced to get the fat out so there won't be any problems. Best of luck.

Fish oil with a high percentage of EPA and DHA has been proven to be helpful in skin health. I would recommend calling your veterinarian to discuss whether they feel this would be a good choice for Marty, and what dose would be best for him. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kevin. I would not give the pork for several reasons. Sometimes pork can be a bit fatty. This can make a dog prone to a condition known as pancreatitis. The disease can be triggered by high fat foods and is characterized by vomiting and diarrhea. Next, puppy food is designed and balanced to support growth. If he is eating pork, he will consume less puppy food. This has the potential to affect his growth and development. I hope this information helps!

I am sorry to hear about your concern for Jack. Some dogs can ingest an item like this with no problems, but dogs with a more sensitive GI tract may experience vomiting and diarrhea, and in rare cases may develop pancreatitis. You can read about how to manage vomiting/diarrhea at https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951323 if the vomiting persists, your dog becomes painful or lethargic then a visit to the vet is recommended.

Yes, that is too much fat for your dog. Too much fat for a dog can lead to pancreatitis, which is life threatening and requires intensive hospital care in order to treat it. If you are going to feed your dog ground beef, I would feed him 95% extra lean ground beef and drain away the fat before giving it to him.

7-8. Even half of a teaspoon has the potential to cause pancreatitis. A few years ago, I dropped one small piece of potato on the floor that had been fried in oil, and my dog got ahold of it before I could stop her. She ended up with pancreatitis the next morning from it. Stop giving Reggie the bacon grease.