What kind of problems can arise if we feed a dog with bones?

Unfortunately, if we decide to give to a dog a bone or if it finds one in the trash, it may get more than a tasty snack. Bones do not decompose easily. This means that the dog has to remove them through the faeces, mostly leading to slow transit and constipation, which it will require a visit to the veterinarian. Bones may also cause airway obstruction(suffocation) or gastrointestinal tract obstruction, also bones may cause intestinal bleeding, if the bone fragments rips or tear the intestinal wall.

Thin bones, such as ribs or fish bones, can remain stationed in the throat, where they can cause serious damages to surrounding tissues and even dog suffocation.

Even large beef bones (humerus, femur, etc.) may cause problems more or less serious. Depending on the force of dog's bite, even these bones can be crushed and swallowed without being chewed.

Chicken and turkey bones are especially dangerous. They are more fragile and they can easily be broken. Bone chips or fragments can cause perforation of the mouth, esophagus, small intestine and colon, causing very serious internal injuries, which often leads to death of the animal.