My friends feed their dogs bones. Is it safe for my dog to eat bones?

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Can i feed my dog bones ?? Alot of friends feed their dogs bones for years and they are good. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 13 days old | 59 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Never, ever, feed bones that can splinter easily such as chicken & some steak bones. Larger bones, such as knuckles & large limb bones are OK, but even these can cause issues. Dogs can fracture teeth, & swallow large enough chunks to cause major constipation or blockages. If you feed bones, try to be watchful & take it away if it begins to splinter/fracture, or when it becomes small enough that your dog may try to swallow the piece whole.

My friends feed their dogs bones. Is it safe for my dog to eat bones?

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