Can dogs eat pig bones?

Pork rib bones, whether given to your dog raw or cooked, can splinter inside your dog's throat or stomach, which will lead to deadly choking and serious internal injuries. When feeding your dog raw bones, it's not just the salmonella and poisoning that you have to worry about. read more

The safest bones for dogs to eat are small, soft bones that are large enough to prevent dogs from swallowing them whole. Pork bones tend to be thicker and harder bones, so choose small pork bones. If your dog is able to eat these, you can try slightly larger pork bones. read more

· Recreational bones. Another kind of bone that can be given to your dog is the recreational type. This generally refers to a large joint bone that is offered not as a meal but to provide your pooch long hours of chewing satisfaction. read more

This is a complicated question to answer. There has been much debate on this topic; with opinions ranging from a definite yes to maybe, to absolutely not. The best approach is to consider all the facts available, the advantages and disadvantages and form your own opinion on the matter. 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