{"id":142161,"date":"2022-07-11T15:26:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:26:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:26:56","slug":"are-smoked-bones-brittle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/","title":{"rendered":"Are smoked bones brittle?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Are_smoked_bones_brittle\" title=\"Are smoked bones brittle?\">Are smoked bones brittle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Do_roasted_bones_splinter\" title=\"Do roasted bones splinter?\">Do roasted bones splinter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Are_smoked_pork_bones_OK_for_dogs\" title=\"Are smoked pork bones OK for dogs?\">Are smoked pork bones OK for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Are_smoked_rib_bones_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are smoked rib bones good for dogs?\">Are smoked rib bones good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Should_dogs_eat_smoked_bones\" title=\"Should dogs eat smoked bones?\">Should dogs eat smoked bones?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Are_cooked_bones_brittle\" title=\"Are cooked bones brittle?\">Are cooked bones brittle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#How_long_do_smoked_dog_bones_last\" title=\"How long do smoked dog bones last?\">How long do smoked dog bones last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Are_smoked_marrow_bones_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are smoked marrow bones good for dogs?\">Are smoked marrow bones good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Do_cooked_bones_splinter\" title=\"Do cooked bones splinter?\">Do cooked bones splinter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Do_beef_bones_splinter_when_cooked\" title=\"Do beef bones splinter when cooked?\">Do beef bones splinter when cooked?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Are_roasted_bones_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Are roasted bones safe for dogs?\">Are roasted bones safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Do_cooked_marrow_bones_splinter\" title=\"Do cooked marrow bones splinter?\">Do cooked marrow bones splinter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Are_raw_or_smoked_bones_better_for_dogs\" title=\"Are raw or smoked bones better for dogs?\">Are raw or smoked bones better for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Can_dogs_have_smoked_ham_bones\" title=\"Can dogs have smoked ham bones?\">Can dogs have smoked ham bones?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_smoked_rib_bones\" title=\"Can I give my dog smoked rib bones?\">Can I give my dog smoked rib bones?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#What_kind_of_bones_are_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"What kind of bones are safe for dogs?\">What kind of bones are safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Are_smoked_bones_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Are smoked bones safe for dogs?\">Are smoked bones safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Can_you_give_dogs_smoked_pork_bones\" title=\"Can you give dogs smoked pork bones?\">Can you give dogs smoked pork bones?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_a_smoked_marrow_bone\" title=\"Can I give my dog a smoked marrow bone?\">Can I give my dog a smoked marrow bone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Is_smoked_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is smoked good for dogs?\">Is smoked good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Why_are_cooked_bones_brittle\" title=\"Why are cooked bones brittle?\">Why are cooked bones brittle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Does_boiling_bones_make_them_brittle\" title=\"Does boiling bones make them brittle?\">Does boiling bones make them brittle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Are_cooked_bones_softer_than_raw\" title=\"Are cooked bones softer than raw?\">Are cooked bones softer than raw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#What_does_cooking_do_to_bones\" title=\"What does cooking do to bones?\">What does cooking do to bones?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-smoked-bones-brittle\/#Do_smoked_dog_bones_need_to_be_refrigerated\" title=\"Do smoked dog bones need to be refrigerated?\">Do smoked dog bones need to be refrigerated?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_smoked_bones_brittle\"><\/span>Are smoked bones brittle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the smoking process technically dries bones and meat, <b>it will not make bones brittle to the same extent as proper cooking. The main goal with smoked bones is to add a specific flavor. Despite this, there are still a few concerns with smoked bones for dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_roasted_bones_splinter\"><\/span>Do roasted bones splinter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dangers of Cooked Bones <b>The cooking process makes bones more brittle, increasing the likelihood they might splinter and cause internal injury to your dog. Cooking can also remove the nutrition contained in bones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_smoked_pork_bones_OK_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are smoked pork bones OK for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Arent Pork Bones Safe for Dogs? <b>Pork bones, whether raw or cooked, are likely to splinter and crack when your dog chews on them. Your dog might attempt to swallow small pieces of the pork bone, which could lead to choking, intestinal blockages, or damage to the esophagus or intestines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_smoked_rib_bones_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are smoked rib bones good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cooked bones can splinter and cause severe internal damage to dogs. <b>Rib bones from table scraps are absolutely off-limits, along with any other cooked bones. Raw bones pose potential risks, and should only be consumed under careful observation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dogs_eat_smoked_bones\"><\/span>Should dogs eat smoked bones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just because the bone is broken doesnt mean the dog is going to stop chewing it  In fact, they are now going to try to swallow those big pieces whole. With thick bones such as a knuckle bone or a marrow bone, <b>for the most part it is safe to feed these smoked or steamed<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cooked_bones_brittle\"><\/span>Are cooked bones brittle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As bones are cooked the collegean and nutrients are leached from the bone, leaving a bone that was somewhat soft and flexible now brittle. Should a cooked bone be chewed on by an eager pooch, it is easy for it splinter into jagged pieces.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_smoked_dog_bones_last\"><\/span>How long do smoked dog bones last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The SMOKE is the flavor! As well as the gristle and marrow. These 8 bones will last us <b>about a month depending on how often we throw our dog a bone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_smoked_marrow_bones_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are smoked marrow bones good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is, recreational chews such as raw marrow bones or turkey necks are a great fix. They are enjoyable to chew, <b>healthy for your dog, good for plague buildup, and without the many dangers of smoked bones<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cooked_bones_splinter\"><\/span>Do cooked bones splinter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dangers of Cooked Bones <b>The cooking process makes bones more brittle, increasing the likelihood they might splinter and cause internal injury to your dog. Cooking can also remove the nutrition contained in bones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_beef_bones_splinter_when_cooked\"><\/span>Do beef bones splinter when cooked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raw steak bones are the better option than cooked steak bones because <b>they dont splinter as easily. A raw steak bone is stronger, so your dog can chew on it for hours and probably never break a piece off, but a cooked bone can break apart more easily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_roasted_bones_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are roasted bones safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dont give you dog cooked bones of any kind.<\/b> They splinter into shards that can cause choking and serious damage to the dogs mouth, throat, or intestines. Cooking can also remove nutrients from the bone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cooked_marrow_bones_splinter\"><\/span>Do cooked marrow bones splinter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never feed a knuckle or marrow bone that you have cooked at home. <b>those will definitely splinter and cause harm. Size the bone right.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_raw_or_smoked_bones_better_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are raw or smoked bones better for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Smoked Bones Good for Dogs? Generally, <b>smoked bones will provide all of the same benefits that raw bones can, because they are very similar. The only real difference is that smoked bones have added flavoring. They can be a good source of nutrients, like calcium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_have_smoked_ham_bones\"><\/span>Can dogs have smoked ham bones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No. <\/b><b>Ham bones, like all bones,are inappropriate for dogs. When a dog gnaws on a bone, it can splinter and damage their esophagus, stomach or intestinal tract. Cooked ham bones are an even bigger problem because theyre even more prone to splintering than most other bones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_smoked_rib_bones\"><\/span>Can I give my dog smoked rib bones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer: <b>No.<\/b><b>I do not recommend giving pork rib bones to your dog, said Susan Konecny, RN, DVM and medical director at Best Friends Animal Societyxae. Raw poultry and pork bones, in addition to cooked bones of any kind, should be off limits when it comes to your dogs diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_bones_are_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>What kind of bones are safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raw meaty bones (such as raw chicken wings or lamb flaps) help to keep teeth and gums healthy, provide added nutrition and help cleanse your dogs digestive tract. Never feed cooked bones to your dog, as these can splinter and cause internal injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_smoked_bones_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are smoked bones safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>smoked bones have long been considered a safe treat for dogs, recent evidence suggests otherwise. There have been over 60 FDA reports thus far this year related to smoked bones, popularly at pet stores or online retailers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_dogs_smoked_pork_bones\"><\/span>Can you give dogs smoked pork bones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Arent Pork Bones Safe for Dogs? <b>Pork bones, whether raw or cooked, are likely to splinter and crack when your dog chews on them. Your dog might attempt to swallow small pieces of the pork bone, which could lead to choking, intestinal blockages, or damage to the esophagus or intestines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_a_smoked_marrow_bone\"><\/span>Can I give my dog a smoked marrow bone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just because the bone is broken doesnt mean the dog is going to stop chewing it  In fact, they are now going to try to swallow those big pieces whole. With thick bones such as a knuckle bone or a marrow bone, <b>for the most part it is safe to feed these smoked or steamed<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_smoked_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is smoked good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cooked bones can splinter and cause severe internal damage to dogs. <b>Rib bones from table scraps are absolutely off-limits, along with any other cooked bones. Raw bones pose potential risks, and should only be consumed under careful observation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_cooked_bones_brittle\"><\/span>Why are cooked bones brittle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As bones are cooked <b>the collegean and nutrients are leached from the bone, leaving a bone that was somewhat soft and flexible now brittle. Should a cooked bone be chewed on by an eager pooch, it is easy for it splinter into jagged pieces.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_boiling_bones_make_them_brittle\"><\/span>Does boiling bones make them brittle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Boiling natural bones is considered preferable to baking them, which makes them dry and brittle and more likely to splinter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cooked_bones_softer_than_raw\"><\/span>Are cooked bones softer than raw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raw bones are softer and have a lot more nutrition value as compared to cooked bones. In addition to that, they are much healthier. Cooked bones are not safe bones for dogs and should never be given. Apart from lacking nutritious value, they are dry, brittle and can easily splinter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_cooking_do_to_bones\"><\/span>What does cooking do to bones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you cook meat on the bone, <b>the marrow and other substances from the bones actually flavour the meat, adding a depth of flavour that does not exist with a boneless cut. Although bone-in cuts do take longer to cook, it is well worth the wait for a more succulent and juicy cut of meat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_smoked_dog_bones_need_to_be_refrigerated\"><\/span>Do smoked dog bones need to be refrigerated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smoking process for bones and dehydrating process for the jerky naturally cures the meat so <b>refrigeration isnt necessary. However, just like it is quicker to drink water than to eat ice, colder bones take longer to chew. Thats why we recommend refrigerating the bone even a little bit before giving to your pup.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are smoked bones brittle?Do roasted bones splinter?Are smoked pork bones OK for dogs?Are smoked rib bones good for dogs?Should dogs eat smoked bones?Are cooked bones brittle?How long do smoked dog bones last?Are smoked marrow bones good for dogs?Do cooked bones splinter?Do beef bones splinter when cooked?Are roasted bones safe for dogs?Do cooked&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142161","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142161"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142161"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142161\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142161"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142161"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}