Dawnnziggy Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Can greyhounds have pigs ears? I got some today and I am afraid to give them to them. I want to be sure I am not going to make them sick. Oh, and while I am asking stupid questions, can they have ham? My mom always said that ham was like poison to dogs. Is she right? Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I'll just weigh in on my personal experience. I don't like to give any dog a whole pig ear as they are very high in fat. There used to be strips from a manufacturer in Canada and I gave those. After they folded my neighbor cut the whole ears into strips on his band saw and my guys did fine on those. You could probably cut the ears with pruning shears, etc. into small pieces. Poodle almost died from pancreatitis after my sister fed him a bunch of bacon without my knowledge. My vet said "fatty pork just tears thems up". Lots of raw feeders do pork loins, etc but processed pork seems to be a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Are you located in the USA? Over here we don't much worry about triconosis... I spelled that wrong! Raw or cooked pig ears should be fine. Pork generally tends to be a fatty meat so the meat might cause some belly upset to some pups. I give dried processed pig ears with no issue and even bought some meaty smoked pig ears a few days ago to try. Just feed it and see how he reacts :-) ham is fine too. Just NO COOKED BONES Is the general rule Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyhoundGirl Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I've given mine pig ears and they do fine--sometimes diarrhea depending on the dog. My first one loved them. I didn't give my other 2 pig ears because even saying the words gave them diarrhea! I haven't tried it with these 2; thanks to Greytalk they get turkey necks! I've never tried ham as I don't eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Pig ears are much beloved by my crew. No problems so far. I know that some cuts of pork are very fatty (and yes, excessive fat can certainly cause pancreatitis), but I was under the impression that the ears were mostly skin, cartilage and connective tissue. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kess Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I haven't tried pig ears with my grey mainly coz none of my dogs have ever been big fans of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmt Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I feed mine pigs ears and they do just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbuck Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I feed pig ears as a treat every now and then. My boy loves em'. Quote Freddy (Superior Freddy) on Greyhound-Data.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newgreymama Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 We give them here. Pig ears, tracheas. feet, etc. But they are special treats, not a daily part of our dogs' diet. One once a week is about our average. They give Cora terrible gas though, so we suffer when we do give them to her. lol They don't seem to affect our little dog in that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I have given pig ears before but I don't do it often. I get ones that are "handmade" here by a person, I have heard the store bought ones contain all kinds of plastic-like preservatives (don't know if it is true?). Ham is not "poison" to dogs but I am guessing the results wouldn't be great if you fed a lot of it due to the salt content/smoke flavour, etc. If you want to feed pork as a treat, I would just buy a cheap cut, bake it up, cut into chunks and feed. Probably less trouble that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Like most treats, in moderation should be fine. Our first crew got ears a couple of times a month. I don't think I have given this crew any though. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I used to give them till Jill had a nasty gut reaction following one episode which may or may not have had anything to do with the pig's ear. Since there are so many other things to give them, I don't anymore. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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