Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep19 - Marrow Bones: Are they Safe to Give to Your Dog?

This week’s question is about marrow bones: “Looking for advice and information on giving puppies bones.  I've heard so much conflicting information about the benefits and risks, but I'm thoroughly confused. A dog dentist once told me not to give my dog anything to chew on that I couldn't dent with my thumbnail. Yet here I see hooves and raw meaty bones being offered. Thoughts?” In this episode, I lay out: The risk and benefits of giving your puppy or dog marrow bones The relative risk for different dogs and breeds The factors you should take into account when deciding whether or not to give your dog a marrow bone. Visit our website, madcapradio.com for further reading.