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

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

The short answer is no, dogs can’t eat pastrami.

Although delicious for humans, pastrami is not safe for dogs.

I wish I had known this sooner.

if your dog accidentally eats a lot of pastrami, you should call your vet for advice.

Pastrami is high in fat and high in sodium.

Additionally, garlic is usually used when making pastrami, and garlic can also be very harmful to your dog’s health.

Dogs who eat high-fat diets risk becoming overweight.

In turn, dog obesity can lead to numerous health issues and complications.

I wish I had known this sooner.

the high sodium content of pastrami is also potentially very harmful to dogs.

You don’t necessarily need to panic if you notice that your dog has stolen a small piece of pastrami.

Just keep watch and make sure they don’t show any of the symptoms of salt poisoning, such as vomiting, diarrhea, and drinking a lot more water than usual..

If you notice any of those symptoms or suspect that your dog has managed to consume a larger amount of pastrami, give your vet a call.

They will be able to ask questions about your dog’s behavior and medical history and advise if you need to seek further care..

I'm sharing this because I wish someone had told me earlier. Hopefully this helps someone else avoid the same mistakes I made with Cooper.