Offering bones to dogs can result in health problems. Many dogs end up in veterinary clinics as a result of bone consumption.

Raw bones versus cooked bones

Cooked bones should never be given to dogs, while raw bones are still a subject of debate because many think it’s more digestible because it is softer. However, many health professionals won’t recommend offering bones to your pets for the following potential complications:

Fractured Teeth

Bones are hard enough to cause a dog’s teeth to fracture or crack, sometimes requiring a tooth extraction.

Mouth injuries

Bones have sharp edges that can injure your pet’s gums, tongue, and other oral structures. Aside from being painful, bones stuck in the mouth can get pretty messy.

Digestive tract obstruction

A piece of bone can get lodged in the dog’s esophagus, stomach, or intestines causing obstruction and serious damage that may need emergency surgery to remove the bone.

Ask your Brookfield vet regarding important pet issues. You can get more information here Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital.