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Meat & fish

Can a Chihuahua eat ham?

⚠️ In moderation

Better to avoid. Far too salty.

How much: If you give any, one paper-thin sliver very occasionally.

Why

The salt used to cure ham raises blood pressure and stresses the kidneys. And Chihuahuas tend to beg for more and more of it.

Ham in a Chihuahua's diet

Keep in mind how tiny the portions are for this breed: an adult Chihuahua eats roughly 1 to 2.3 ounces (25-65 g) of food a day depending on his weight, and treats shouldn't go over 10% of his daily calories. That's only a small fraction of an ounce. What looks like "a little bite" to us can be half a meal for him.

This information is for general guidance and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed veterinarian. Every Chihuahua can react differently; if in doubt, always check with a professional.