My dog loves to chew. Are beef bones safe, or what are good alternatives?

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My boston terrier loves to chew. Is it safe to give her beef knee cap bones I found on Amazon? Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | spayed | 8 months and 5 days old | 18 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I do not recommend giving bones to pets as there can be a variety of problems that can arise from this, including broken teeth, choking, or intestinal obstruction. You can read more about these risks at: https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm208365.htm A safer option would be a kong toy https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/kong-classic-dog-toy stuffed with canned dog food and popped into the freezer or filled with peanut butter or another treat if you want something as a treat for prolonged chewing for your pup.

My dog loves to chew. Are beef bones safe, or what are good alternatives?

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