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Kristi H asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

Can dogs eat chicken bones?

I always heard that they cant eat chicken bones b/c it hurts them somehow...and I also heard that they cant have bread or eggs is this true too?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I'm not sure about bread or eggs, but they most definitely can not eat chicken bones.

    There's no guarantee that chicken bones will kill a dog, but generally it's a bad idea to let them get ahold of chicken bones.

    Chicken bones splinter more easily than say... large ham bones... and can tear up a dog's insides... and of course the bones could always get lodged somewhere along the way and cause problems.

    My family owned Saint Bernards for a long while and we always found that it was safe to give them bones from ham that we'd cooked, the thigh bones and what not that still had some fat, meat, and flavor left on them. It was very rare that we cooked whole hams, so it was like a treat for them.

  • 4 years ago

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    5 years ago

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    Everyone knows that chicken bones are dangerous for dogs to eat -- especially cooked chicken bones -- because they're dry & brittle and they splinter into lots of tiny (and sharp!) pieces inside your puppy's tummy after they've been chewed & swallowed. Since there isn't much that you can do after the chicken bones have been ingested by your dog, you simply need to monitor him closely for the next few days. Keep checking his stools to see if the bones pass. Watch for blood in the stool, or any signs that he's straining to defecate. You should also keep an eye on your dog's temperament. If he becomes moody or listless, take him to a vet immediately. Perhaps the best thing you can do is try to "cushion" the tiny bones inside your dog's tummy by overfeeding him a little more over the next couple of days. Cooked rice (that's completely cooled first) is ideal, because it is gentle on a dog's stomach and digestive tract. You could serve up a small helping of plain white rice alone, or mix some cooked rice in with your dog's normal dog food. Then, you just wait and see. Chances are, everything will come out fine in the end. what to watch for if your dog has blood in its stool: Bright red blood in the feces Possible straining to defecate Increased number of bowel movements produced Possibly no other clinical signs Possibly other systemic signs of illness, such as excessive drinking, urinating, vomiting and diarrhea, lethargy, poor appetite, weight loss

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    5 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    I raw feed my dogs... raw chicken- bones and all is a staple in their diet. They eat raw eggs about twice a week. And yes, they eat bread.. usually scraps.

    Raw feeding isn't for everyone, it takes some basic knowledge and a bit of study. Too many people haven't a clue and pass on old wives tales as if they are gospel.

    Edit: Never ever ever feed cooked bones.. they can splinter and they can break teeth.

    Source(s): Successfully raw feeding dogs for 15 years.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Raw chicken bones are fine. The reason people say chicken bones are bad for dogs is that, cooked, the bones are weak and they may splinter in the dogs throat and choke him.

    Raw chicken bones wont do this, just make sure they arn't to small so the dog could choke anyway!

  • Joh
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Yes dogs can and do eat RAW chicken including the bones!! And beef, pork, duck, kangaroo, lamb, fish, goat etc

    Eggs are fine too but dogs cannot digest grains properly

    ** people - we are talking about dogs here, not humans!! They are designed to eat prey and carrion AND they lick their own butts!!

    Source(s): Dogs are Carnivores" An article clearly explaining the physiological reasons behind this classification http://www.dogtorj.net/id51.html A feeding guide published by Tom Lonsdale, a vet who advocates raw feeding and has been widely published http://www.rawmeatybones.com/diet/exp-di... A website debunking some of the many myths regarding raw feeding and bones. http://rawfed.com/myths
  • 1 decade ago

    Eating chicken bones can cause splinters in the dog's sensitive gums. Vets reccomend against it. I have a collie and she almost choked once because a chicken bone got stuck in her mouth. My advice: don't let your dog eat them.

  • 1 decade ago

    We used to through all our scraps to the farm dogs. Never had a problem. Now they say it is not a good idea. The bones will get stuck in their throat and stomach. They make dog food with eggs in it. Bread, maybe because it has preservatives in it.

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