Like other processed meats, feeding your dog ham could lead to a life-threatening disease called pancreatitis. In particular, store-bought ham contains extremely high levels of sodium. If your dog ate a small amount of ham, they will become thirsty. Fresh water should be provided for your dog’s body to try and balance the levels of salt. Too much salt in your dog’s diet and dog food can make them very poorly and experience sickness, diarrhea and lethargy. Sodium can also cause more serious health issues such as kidney damage, comas and even death. Ham bones should not be given to your pooch because splinters from the bone can cause a dog to choke or damage their mouth, throat or even intestines. Ham bones have also been known to create blockages in a dog’s intestines so should be kept out of reach of your dog.