My Dog Ate Brisket Brisket: What I Learned the Hard Way

Okay, so I need to share this because honestly, I had no idea about brisket brisket until my dog Bella got into some. I thought, "It's just food, how bad can it be?" Big mistake.

Although dogs can eat brisket, there are always some things to be mindful of.

Technically, brisket is made from beef, and beef is not toxic to dogs.

I learned this the hard way, but at least Bella is okay now.

additionally, brisket is a food that is high in sodium and high in fat.

If your dog manages to eat a lot of brisket, call your vet for advice. Here’s what you need to know about brisket and dogs.

The beef that brisket is usually made out of is not poisonous to dogs.

Protein like beef should form a large part of a dog’s diet, so brisket could provide your dog with a decent amount of protein.

Watching Bella go through this was heartbreaking.

however, to safely serve a decent amount of brisket to your dog, you’d have to make sure you’re sharing parts of the brisket that don’t contain any of the spices or rub that typically go on the meat.

First of all, brisket is usually prepared with seasonings and rubs that include a lot of garlic, salt, and spices.

Depending on the precise seasoning, there’s a good chance that the brisket will end up containing ingredients that could be toxic to your dog..

Secondly, brisket is a high fat and high sodium food. Both of these rule it out as a smart food to feed to your dog.

High-fat foods can lead to dog obesity, plus increase the risk of your dog developing pancreatitis.

High sodium foods can cause heart disease and high blood pressure, along with the risk of actual salt poisoning..

I felt so guilty when I realized what was happening.

so while you don’t need to worry too much if you notice your dog has sneaked in a small bite of brisket from your barbecue platter, it’s a food that is best kept safely out of your dog’s reach..

This was definitely a learning experience for me. Bella depends on me to keep him safe, and I'm trying to do better every day.