“Some people think it's safe to give dogs large bones, like those from a ham or a roast,” says Dr. Carmela Stamper, a veterinarian in the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine. ... Giving your dog a bone may make your pet a candidate for a trip to your veterinarian's office later, possible emergency surgery, or even death.” read more
Some dogs have been known to take bones right off the table, or out of the garbage, and my biggest dog takes them fresh from the chickens that used to wander into the backyard. As a rule, raw bones of any species a dog can catch are ok. read more
For many pet owners, that large juicy looking ham or roast bone may seem like a wonderful treat for their beloved pet. However, there are many dangers involved in giving your dog cooked bones of any kind. When a bone goes through the cooking process it becomes brittle. read more