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Is it okay to give my dog a cooked ham bone with meat still on it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maremma Sheepdog | Female | unspayed | 120 lbs

I have a large ham bone with quite a bit of ham left on it. Is it okay to give it to my dog?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 14th, 2018

No, this is not safe to give to Pippi. Dogs should never be given cooked bones as they easily splinter in the GI tract, leading to perforation and obstruction. Ham isn't healthy for dogs either. Please do not give this to her.

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