In general, yes, you are able to feed your dog pork as long as you follow a few simple rules and keep the cooking basic.

Pork alone does not contain anything poisonous that would harm your dog’s body but you still need to watch out for their bones. A pork chop bone or pork rib bone should not be given to dogs because they can hurt their mouth and gums.

More importantly, dogs will try to swallow them which will cause them to choke or cause an obstruction in their digestive tract. A bone that has been cooked can be even more dangerous for your dog if it is consumed. Those bones are prone to breaking easily since they were softened, and in turn, can enter a dog’s intestinal tract. This puts your dog at risk for sepsis and death.

Pork can be a high source of protein for your dog, but be sure to serve it in moderation because of its fatty and sodium richness. A dog’s stomach is not necessarily equipped to handle high levels of either, so just make sure you’re giving your dog a balanced diet.