Are bones bad for dogs?

Never feed your dog cooked bones. Bones of this size will allow your dog to gnaw while helping to reduce the chances that your dog will break off and swallow a chunk of bone that can cause health problems. But Dr. Becker still recommends that dogs should always be monitored when they are chewing on bones. read more

Choose safe chew bones for dogs and avoid the dangers of cooked bones. read more

You've probably heard people say that feeding bones is natural and healthy for dogs (for a report on the nutritional value of bones, read this) and that feeding bones promotes clean teeth and aids the nutritional status of the animal. read more

Feeding bones to dogs is controversial. Evidence suggests chewing bones is good for dogs in some ways, yet bad in other ways. Bones are a natural source of calcium and phosphorus. Chewing stimulates the jaw and prevents boredom. Bones can break teeth and cause damage to the enamel. Cooked bones are brittle and splinter. read more