“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 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. “Bones are unsafe no matter what their size. read more
Although recreational bones are safe with proper supervision, leaving your dog unattended can result in any of the dangers already discussed with cooked bones, should the raw bone be accidentally broken down and ingested by your dog. read more
Meat from bones is generally safe for dogs, but the meat should be completely cleaned from the bone before being given to a dog. Discard bones in containers that are out of a dog's reach. Bones of any size can cause mouth and tongue injuries and lower jaw damage in dogs. Ham bones can also become stuck in the esophagus, windpipe or stomach. read more