Whilst JasmineJasmine is correct, bones can be given to dogs..............but hang on and read before you start giving your dog bones. I grew up knowing what bones and parts can be safely given. Unfortunately that is not the case here, and just saying 'bones' doesn't mean that ANY bone can be given. Many people simply do not know what kinds of bones, cooked or uncooked can be given. Watch out though, because your dog will get very 'gassy' LO ;) and constipated!

My alternative: Bone-meal (ground up bone which you add to their food) and ground baked eggshells. I collect the eggshells, rinse them, place in the oven for a few hours at 100C until they get very dry and brittle, and then I grind them to a fine powder. This I add to their food. :)

SO.........To be on the safe side.............DO NOT GIVE:

• Chicken bones, EVER!
• Bones from baked, broiled, or barbecued meat. Any cooked bones that become brittle and when they break form sharp edges. Intestinal perforation can be a consequence.

If you want to give your dog a bone then:

• Select bones with meat attached and most fat removed. I sometimes get the large knuckle bones or joint bones.
• Choose bones too large for your dog to swallow hole.

3 Steps To Safer Chewing

If you think your dog would benefit from chewing bones:

• Supervise all bone chewing. Remove the bone if you start to see it splinter or get sharp edges.
• Teach your dog to release objects willingly so you can safely take the
  bone away if necessary.
• Discard after two days; raw bones spoil quickly.

For further reading go to: http://www.thepetcenter.com/imtop/bones.html

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