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To: apackof2

I've had dogs that were safe with any kind of bone, and I've had a lab that wasn't safe with any kind except the really big beef knuckles. He'd swallow them whole, or worse, in big shards. It depends on how fast the dog eats and how well they chew, or don't chew, something as bony as a chicken wing. I just don't see a need for the risk.


76 posted on 02/15/2006 7:26:50 AM PST by HairOfTheDog
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To: HairOfTheDog
It depends on how fast the dog eats and how well they chew, or don't chew

Good point
Maddie is a very picky and slow eater, probably makes the difference

78 posted on 02/15/2006 7:31:17 AM PST by apackof2 (You can stand me up at the gates of hell, I'll stand my ground and I won't back down)
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To: HairOfTheDog

I agree. We had a greyhound who ate anything and I was against chicken bones and as a normal rule would say no but she got them accidentally one day and observed her chew them into small pieces before swallowing.

After that I gave her all types of bones cooked and uncooked but this was the only dog I have had I would have done this with and would certainly not recommend it as a general rule.


96 posted on 02/15/2006 8:53:59 AM PST by snugs (An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
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