Dr Sternberg says if you're intent on feeding your dog chicken bones, make sure you only use parts like chicken wing tips or neck pieces – and always cut them up into small, flattened pieces. 'Chicken bones to dogs are like us going to a pub and having chips – they taste good, but aren't healthy,' he says.
Can you give cooked bones to dogs?
Don't give you dog cooked bones of any kind. They splinter into shards that can cause choking and serious damage to the dog's mouth, throat, or intestines. Cooking can also remove nutrients from the bone.
What cooked bones can dogs not eat?
Pork bones as they easily splinter and crack. Rib bones as being small in size are more easily able to crack and cause an obstruction. Bones smaller than your pup's mouth as they can be a choking hazard - particularly turkey and chicken drumsticks which can easily be lodged in their airways and cause death.
What human bones can dogs eat?
Raw bones like chicken, turkey, lamb, beef, or even oxtail can be safer bone options for your pet. Unlike home-cooked bones which are drained of their nutrients, raw bones can be a natural source of calcium and phosphorus.
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