Can a dog have a ham bone?

“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 .... read more

Blunt force can cause bones to break. If a dog bit your arm hard enough, it can break your bones as well. Large dog breeds like the German Shepard can bite with 238 pounds per bite force. It is not worth the risk of feeding any bone to dogs. read more

Many dog owners wonder if it is ok to give their dogs ham bones. We all know how much dogs love bones and we all know that chicken bones can be lethal to dogs. As far as ham bones are concerned it is not so straight forward. read more

The list of possible injuries that can occur if you give your dog a cooked bone is long and scary. At the very least a cooked bone can result in broken teeth, requiring pricey visits to the vet for dentistry repairs. Cooked bones can also inflict lacerations in your dog’s mouth, especially on the roof and tongue. read more