Hamburgers: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

A plain fully cooked lean beef patty can be dog-safe, but a typical hamburger may include onion, garlic, salty seasoning, cheese, sauces, pickles, or a calorie-dense bun. Judge the actual ingredients, not the name alone.

Plain fully cooked unseasoned ground meat can be cat-safe, but a typical hamburger includes a bun, salt, cheese, sauces, pickles, onion, garlic, or other toppings. Check the patty and every topping separately.