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Meat & Fish
Ham: Safe for Dogs and Cats?
CautionDogs
Ham is not toxic but its very high sodium content makes it an unhealthy regular treat and a risk factor for salt-related illness.
Toxic principle: Excess sodium chloride
Watch for
- Excessive thirst and urination
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- In severe cases, seizures or worse from sodium imbalance
Sources
Reviewed 2026-07-12
CautionCats
Ham's high sodium and fat content can cause sodium-related illness or pancreatitis in cats, so it is best avoided as a regular food.
Toxic principle: Excess sodium chloride
Watch for
- Lethargy
- Restlessness
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Excessive thirst and urination
Sources
Reviewed 2026-07-12
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