Recap: Can dogs eat hot dogs? Yes, a dog can eat hot dogs as they aren't toxic. However, they are a highly-processed food full of fat and salt, so they're not very good for dogs and shouldn't be fed to them regularly or in large amounts. A little hot dog as an occasional treat should be safe though.

Sometimes veterinarians will recommend using hot dogs, including beef, turkey and pork-based varieties, as occasional high-value treats.

There's no specific number, but try to think of a traditional hot dog as a “once in a while” food instead of an “everyday” food.

Feeding your dog fatty foods, like hot dogs, bacon, ribs, or fried chicken, can upset your dog's stomach and cause vomiting and diarrhea. It can also lead to pancreatitis, which is an inflammation of the pancreas.