What are safe bones to feed my dog?
The safety of bones depends both on the density of the bone and the size of the bone compared to the dog. A bone that is safe for one dog may not be safe for a different dog. In general, do NOT feed the weight baring bones of large animals … like leg bones of cows, pigs, elk, deer, etc. These bones are much too hard and dense, and in a battle of dog tooth versus leg bone, the leg bone will win. Often resulting in chipped or broken teeth and a trip to the vet for a dental extraction. These bones are often called “wreck bones” as they will easily wreck your dog’s teeth. Better to stay away from them. Bones that are essentially safe for any dog include chicken bones, rabbit bones, and fish bones. If you are worried about your dog gulping the bones down without chewing them properly, then feed LARGE. Giving something that is larger than the dog’s head will ensure that they cannot swallow it all in one gulp and are forced to use their teeth to chew it up into appropriately sized pieces. I
