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Don't throw dogs a bone, FDA says
 It’s the oldest cliché in the book: Dogs love to chew on bones. But the FDA is warning that this time-honored tradition could be dangerous—and even deadly—for dogs.“Some people think it’s safe to give dogs large bones, like those from a ham or a roast,” says Dr. Carmela Stamper, a veterinarian in the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine. “Bones are unsafe no matter what their size. Giving your dog a bone may make your pet a candidate for a trip to your veterinarian’s office later, possible emergency surgery, or even death.” Here are the biggest risks of giving dogs bones, according to the FDA: > Broken teeth > Mouth or tongue injuries > Bone looped around dog’s lower jaw > Bone stuck in dog’s esophagus, windpipe, stomach, or intestines > Constipation due to bone fragments > Severe bleeding from the rectum > Peritonitis The FDA has also released a client handout about the risks of bones. Click here to download the handout. |
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