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Can dogs eat bones?

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I also recommend giving your dog a bone to chew after she's full from a meal. 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. read more

" As is often the case, the answer depends on the details. Cooked bones should always be off-limits. read more

Dogs can get quite territorial about bones and some dogs will fight over them. Do feed fresh raw bones in your dog’s crate, or on a towel or other surface you can clean, or outside as long as you can supervise him. read more

Avoid feeding beef, buffalo or bison shank bones. They are often harder than dog's teeth. Larger dogs can get carried away chewing on a large bone and may crack one of their teeth. This is how a two dollar marrow bone can turn into a painful and very expensive adventure. read more

Dogs have a natural instinct to eat or chew bones but even raw bones can be hazardous to their health. We see pancreatitis, esophageal obstructions, vomiting and diarrhea from eating raw bones. Also, dogs are more likely to become infected with Salmonella and E. Coli bacteria from eating anything raw, which can be a danger to dogs as well as the people in their families. read more

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