Are rib bones safe for dogs?

Don't feed small bones that can be swallowed whole or pose a choking risk, or bones that have been cut, such as a leg bone. Cut bones are more likely to splinter. Don't feed pork bones or rib bones. They're more likely to splinter than other types of bones. read more

Can Dogs Eat Pork Rib Bones – Arguments For Owners should do their research before pursuing a raw food diet Then there are others that state dogs as descendents of wolves have an intrinsic need to eat (raw) bones, and that they are a healthy type of dog food. read more

Consuming pork rib bones can also lead to pancreatitis, a life threatening illness associated with consuming high fat meals. Safe Alternatives for Dogs There’s no reason to put your dog’s health at risk when there are other great chewing alternatives out there for your pet. 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