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Can Dogs Eat Slim Jims?

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Here we have one question that will affect all of you or at least 90% of dog owners. Can dogs eat Slim Jims? After all, most dog owners believe that everything they eat is safe for dogs and therefore they can feed their pets with that treat. So, what about this treat? Let’s find out together. In addition, we will reveal all the additional things you need to know.

Can dogs eat Slim Jims or not?

The answer is simply no. Can dogs eat Slim Jims safely? No, they cannot. They can eat this treat and actually many dogs will like it, but this isn’t something you should feed your dog with. First of all, there are a lot of additives in the Slim Jims and the whole treat is heavily processed. Dogs have very strong digestive tracts and organisms in general, but they are also sensitive. Eating this is not something you will want to add to the life of your pet. The risk is too high. 

Just to clarify. If something is good for you it doesn’t mean it is good for your dog. There are a lot of examples where we humans can eat or drink something that is safe for us, but toxic for dogs. Always make sure to keep this on your mind.

Here we can see one additional thing. Slim Jims are advertised as stunning meat sticks. All dogs love meat. But, in reality, these are made from wheat, corn mostly and then various pieces of pigs, poultry, cows, and more. These are the most popular in the United States but they are available globally. Honestly, this is not the list of ingredients we like to see when it comes to treats or food for a dog.

Why slim jims are not ideal for dogs?

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The explanation here is in the ingredients. We will discuss now why his treat should be avoided and which ingredients inside them are dangerous on any level. Believe it or not, some people just hate these and there is an obvious explanation for this. 

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  • Sodium nitrite

This is actually an additive that is added to the product to make it last longer. It is a preservative and when it comes in contact with any protein you get nitrosamines. These are carcinogenic and they are present in almost all kinds of processed meats. Slim Jims are not an exception. They are also present in high amounts here. In addition, sodium nitrite can cause blood issues if consumed in large amounts. 

  • Sugar

Slim Jims contain a lot of sugar. More precisely we can see corn syrup, dextrose, and also maltodextrin. All of these three are no healthy sugars and they are something you will want to avoid. In other words, these can cause obesity but also liver problems. Slim Jims simply have too much sugar for any healthy dog to consume. 

  • Hydrolyzed soy protein

This addition is added in order to enhance the flavor of Slim Jims. It does work. However, it is similar to monosodium glutamate or better known as MSG. In small amounts, this is actually a healthy addition to your dog and it can be used as a standalone element to the diet. But, in large amounts it is dangerous and it can cause severe health issues such as problems with reproduction, neurological issues, and also metabolic problems. It must be avoided. 

  • Salt

Salt is present here in massive amounts. A dog of 33 pounds will need 100 mg of any sodium in one day. Larger dogs can handle more sodium, up to 200 mg. But, only 4 sticks of Slim Jims will contain 120 mg of sodium. As such, you can easily give too much sodium to your dog and this is not something you should do. Too much of it can have a negative effect on the kidneys hence it should be avoided. 

  • Wheat, soy, and corn

All of these are found in Slim Jims. All of these are not bad for dogs and usually, dogs do not have any issues or an allergic reaction to these. But, in some cases, they can develop an allergy and it can be a huge problem. As such, dogs who are allergic to these ingredients must avoid this treat.

  • Pork and beef

Pork and beef are also found in Slim Jims. These are not bad for your dog and he will likely eat other foods that contain these meats as well. But, the problem is in the hormones that were given to the animals. If they are given in too high amounts, these will cause severe side effects in dogs over a long period of time. Knowing that Slim Jims are heavily processed food, the number of hormones will likely be too high and therefore dangerous. 

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When giving Slim Jims to a dog is a huge problem or mistake?

There are a few things here that we would like to mention. For instance, giving Slim Jim to your dog occasionally, just one or two doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

On the other hand, we have dogs that must avoid this treat at all cost, all the time. These are dogs with fluids in the lungs (pulmonary edema), dogs who have problems with fluid retention, and also senior dogs who may have issues with heart and kidneys. All dogs with gluten or even wheat allergies and the ones with diabetes must avoid Slim Jims at all cost, all the time. 

The final word

Can dogs eat Slim Jims? Theoretically, they can eat this treat and a few of the sticks won’t be dangerous. But, in higher amounts and for certain dogs it can cause severe issues. As such, we cannot recommend this as a treat to go. There are a lot better and much safer treats out there. Also, Slim Jims do not have any nutritional value to your dog hence feeding your pet with this is pointless.

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