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Salami is not toxic, but it is among the saltiest cured meats and is almost always made with garlic. The heavy salt and fat plus the garlic make it a poor choice for dogs beyond the occasional tiny piece.
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Why Salami needs caution
Salami is a very high salt and fat cured meat, typically seasoned with garlic. Garlic damages canine red blood cells, and the salt and fat strain a dog that is not built for them.
Signs to watch for
Increased thirst, vomiting, diarrhea; with a garlic dose, weakness, pale gums, or dark urine days later
What to do next
Note how much and your dog's weight, keep water available, and call your vet for anything beyond a small taste or a small dog.
A tiny piece rarely harms a healthy dog. The concern rises quickly with quantity because of the concentrated salt and garlic, and small dogs are affected by less.
Can I treat this at home?
A single small piece for a healthy dog is generally fine to watch at home, with water available.
When should I call the vet?
More than a small taste, a small dog, or signs of vomiting, extreme thirst, weakness, pale gums, or dark urine.
•ASPCA APCC, people foods to avoid feeding your pets (salt; fatty foods; onions, garlic and chives)
Compiled from veterinary poison-control and medical reference sources, including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the Pet Poison Helpline, and the Merck Veterinary Manual. This is general educational information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for examination by your veterinarian. DogSafe's severity ratings are our own assessment, calculated from published guidance and your dog's weight. In an emergency, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.