I’ve heard about trichinosis and pork. Is it safe to feed pork?
As with many other food items, feeding pork is purely a personal choice. But yes, it CAN be fed, safely. Some dogs do very well on pork and others don’t (high fat = loose stools). If you’d like to feed pork but are afraid of possible trichinosis, it is recommended that the pork be frozen, at Zero degrees F for 3 weeks, to kill the flukes. Farmed pork is usually _not_ a problem, wild boar is however! The incidence of trichinosis is actually fairly minimal in most places now (particularly in inspected meats). Many have fed fresh pork (pork necks, being a favorite) without any ill side-effects. Be aware of smoked pork necks, as they are slightly cooked from the smoking process. Pigs feet can also be fed, but are _very_ high in fat…something you may want to avoid if your dog needs to lose a pound or two , or has a sensitive stomach….
