Bacon is very high in fat and sodium and may upset digestion or trigger pancreatitis. Avoid feeding it to pets; if a taste happens, keep it tiny and plain, and monitor for vomiting or lethargy. The smoky aroma makes it highly tempting.
Bacon is salt-cured pork belly, often smoked. It's sold as raw slices, pre-cooked strips, or crumbles. Styles range from streaky belly bacon to back bacon from the loin.
Bacon is common at breakfast and used to flavor sandwiches, salads, soups, and potato dishes. Cooked bacon leaves greasy drippings on pans and plates that are also tempting to pets.
Bacon bits, rendered bacon fat, and bacon-flavored products add flavor to many recipes. Maple, peppered, and honey-cured styles add extra sugar or spice; these and drippings are especially concentrated in fat and salt.
