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DEAR DR. SCHELLING,
My dog loves chewing leftover bones, but my fiancée recently told me that it isn’t safe. I know not to give chicken bones, because they can splinter. Are beef or pork bones OK?
-Jay
Dear Jay,
Dogs love bones, but bones don’t always love them. Leftover food bones can pose a particular risk because they tend to harden or become more brittle when cooked. Potential risks to your dog include broken teeth, oral injury, choking, and gastrointestinal blockage. Click here to learn more about dogs and bones.
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Dear Max,
My dog is always stirring up mischief. Do you have a list of things I should be on the lookout for so I can keep my dog safe this holiday?
–Camilla
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Dear Camilla,
I tend to cause mischief too, so I think you'll find this list of potential holiday hazards helpful.
Max
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RUFF-N-TUFF REINDEER : Their noses may not light up but they sure do have a squeak! These plush reindeer put up with all the chomping I can dish out and keep me company while I'm waiting for those holiday treats I asked for this year.
CHARACTER BONES CHRISTMAS TOYS : This toy as a little bit of everything. Christmas cheer? Check. Squeaker? Check. Bone? Check. Soft and cuddly? Check. What's not to love?
MUSIC MY PET HOLIDAY TREATS CD : All the hussle and bussle of the holiday season sure can wear a dog like me out. When I want to relax but still be apart of the holidays my humans play this CD with classical holiday music. It is the best thing to listen to while the humans are out shopping or while day dreaming about what Santa Paws will bring this year.
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Most experts believe humans domesticated dogs before donkeys, horses, sheep, goats, cattle, cats, or chickens.
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