Pork for dogs???

[newf4u]

I was told the other day by a friend that dogs over the age of 5 should not be allowed to eat any pork product because it is very hard on their pancreas. Have any of you ever heard of this?

 

[BluwaterNewfs]

I have a newf with a pancreas problem which requires her be given pancreatic enzymes to be added to her food and soaked before she may eat.

Not only have I not been told never feed her pork but the enzymes she gets are from pork pancreas. She will have to get these for rest of her life.

 

[Kitty]

I've never heard about pork being damging to the canine pancreas. Eating high-fat meals can cause problems, though.

 

[sarnewfie]

hmmm
that is interesting, thanx!
i know many newfs GSD and other breeds with irritable bowels that do fantastic on the back to basic pork formula becouse it is easier to digest.

 

[newf4u]

I wasn't sure if my info came from a reliable source, just wondered if any of you knew for sure. I will be bringing my Newf in for another consultation regarding hip surgery so I will ask him what he thinks, and I'll let you all know what he says.