A coffee shop's solution after it ran out of whipped cream for pup cups has left social media users in stitches.
An owner, posting under the handle @realemilyattack on X, formerly Twitter, wanted to treat her dog, Leo, to a pup cup from a coffee shop. But when she went to order, she found that the shop was out of whipped cream. However, not wanting to disappoint its canine guests, the shop offered an alternative: ham.
It seems Leo, a chiweenie—a cross between a Chihuahua and a dachshund—had expectations, and his owner didn't want to let him down. If ham was all the coffee shop had, ham was what Leo was going to get. So she accepted the unexpected treat and snapped a picture of the slice of ham in a cup.
Newsweek contacted @realemilyattack via X for additional information and comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
On January 24, the owner posted the picture, showing Leo's reaction. The post has since been viewed more than 3.1 million times. In a comment on her post, the owner said Leo had "a thirst for ham now."
After listening to users' suggestions to avoid lunch meat, the owner promised she wouldn't give it to him again.
Others obsessed over the unusual dog treat from a coffee shop, calling it an "upgrade" for Leo.
"Ham is a suitable substitute in this case," one user wrote.
Another added, "Something tells me he's ok with it."
Can Dogs Have Lunch Meat?
Feeding dogs a tiny piece of lunch meat seems like harmless fun, especially since they may love the snack. However, a vet-verified article from Dogster said that while dogs likely will not be sick from eating a small piece of lunch meat, continuous consumption could lead to health complications.
Lunch meats contain salt, seasonings, preservatives, colorings and nitrates, many of which are harmful to dogs and can cause discomfort or an upset stomach. The fattiness of some lunch meats can lead to vomiting and diarrhea. Some ingredients, such as garlic and onion powder, may even be toxic depending on how much is ingested.
A better alternative to lunch meats is fully cooked, unseasoned meat. Be sure the dog eats the cooked meat or canned dog food quickly. Meat left out for more than two hours can lead to food poisoning. It is also advised to avoid feeding dogs raw meat because bacterial and parasitic contamination can pose a health risk for dogs and humans.
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