Is it true that raw bones are okay for dogs, but cooked bones aren't?

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Hey there, I read that it's not good to give dogs cooked bones but it is okay to give them raw bones? Like mutton (lamb) bones. Could you please confirm if this is true?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You are absolutely correct you should never give dogs cooked bones. That's because they easily splinter in the GI tract, causing perforation and obstruction. I never recommend raw bones either. I've seen too many teeth broken from dogs chewing on them, and they can cause obstruction as well. I hope this helps!

Is it true that raw bones are okay for dogs, but cooked bones aren't?

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