Can dogs eat spare rib bones?

Consider your dog’s size and eating habits before experimenting with feeding them pork rib bones. Physically speaking, jaw-bone structure is also a factor. Brachycephalic breeds such as bull dogs, boxers, shitzu and pugs, do not have the jaw structure to chew bones effectively and safely. read more

Pork rib bones can splinter into shards that can cause your dog to choke, and may also trigger serious damage to your dog’s mouth, throat or intestines. “Any bone, once chewed into small pieces, can block the intestines and lead to a nasty bout of constipation and can also cause lacerations of the mouth and internal organs,” Konecny said. read more

Rib bones can upset a dog's stomach or even become lodged in a dog's throat. Rib bones in particular can be hazardous to dogs because they are thinner than leg bones, which means they can easily splinter into shard-like pieces that can get stuck in a dog's digestive tract. read more

The short answer: No. “I do not recommend giving pork rib bones to your dog,” said Susan Konecny, RN, DVM and medical director at Best Friends Animal Society®. Raw poultry and pork bones, in addition to cooked bones of any kind, should be off limits when it comes to your dog’s diet. read more

Rib bones in particular can be hazardous to dogs because they are thinner than leg bones, which means they can easily splinter into shard-like pieces that can get stuck in a dog's digestive tract. These bones can also end up exiting the body in an equally splintered way, either through vomit or in the dog's stool. read more