{"id":4382,"date":"2022-06-15T15:14:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T15:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/"},"modified":"2022-06-16T09:19:42","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T09:19:42","slug":"can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you give a dog a Hambone?"},"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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#Can_you_give_a_dog_a_Hambone\" title=\"Can you give a dog a Hambone?\">Can you give a dog a Hambone?<\/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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#Can_you_give_a_dog_a_ham_bone\" title=\"Can you give a dog a ham bone?\">Can you give a dog a ham bone?<\/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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#Is_cooked_ham_bones_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is cooked ham bones good for dogs?\">Is cooked ham 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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_ham\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats ham?\">What happens if a dog eats ham?<\/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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#How_long_should_I_let_my_dog_chew_on_a_bone\" title=\"How long should I let my dog chew on a bone?\">How long should I let my dog chew on a bone?<\/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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#What_is_the_best_bone_for_a_dog_to_chew_on\" title=\"What is the best bone for a dog to chew on?\">What is the best bone for a dog to chew on?<\/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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#What_do_vets_recommend_for_dog_chews\" title=\"What do vets recommend for dog chews?\">What do vets recommend for dog chews?<\/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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#Are_pig_ears_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are pig ears good for dogs?\">Are pig ears good for dogs?<\/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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_a_cooked_bone\" title=\"What should I do if my dog ate a cooked bone?\">What should I do if my dog ate a cooked bone?<\/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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#What_can_dogs_not_eat\" title=\"What can dogs not eat?\">What can dogs not eat?<\/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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_ham\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from ham?\">Can dogs get sick from ham?<\/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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#Is_cheese_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is cheese bad for dogs?\">Is cheese bad 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\/can-you-give-a-dog-a-hambone\/#Can_dogs_eat_scrambled_eggs\" title=\"Can dogs eat scrambled eggs?\">Can dogs eat scrambled eggs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_dog_a_Hambone\"><\/span>Can you give a dog a Hambone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They\u2019re large enough that a dog who wolfs one down could choke. Ham hocks can also cause digestion problems, so avoid them for dogs. Ham bones are best avoided, too, according to Schmid. \u201cAny real bone can splinter and cause damage to a dog\u2019s esophagus, stomach, or intestinal tract,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-give-a-dog-a-ham-bone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_dog_a_ham_bone\"><\/span>Can you give a dog a ham bone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cooked bones can splinter and cause severe internal damage to dogs. Ham bones from table scraps are absolutely off-limits, along with any other cooked bones. Dogs\u2019 strong stomach acid helps break bones down, and kill potential bacteria.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129873\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-give-a-dog-a-ham-bone.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1479\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-give-a-dog-a-ham-bone.jpeg 1479w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-give-a-dog-a-ham-bone-300x173.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-give-a-dog-a-ham-bone-1024x591.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-give-a-dog-a-ham-bone-768x443.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1479px) 100vw, 1479px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-kind-of-bones-are-safe-for-dogs\"><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>Most raw bones that have not been cooked are edible for dogs. Raw chicken, turkey, lamb, or beef bones are soft enough to chew, eat, and digest. That said, with all bones, there is a risk of choking if your dog swallows without thoroughly chewing, and bones that are too hard can cause damage to the teeth.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-cooked-ham-bones-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cooked_ham_bones_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is cooked ham bones good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t give you dog cooked bones of any kind.<br \/>\nThey splinter into shards that can cause choking and serious damage to the dog\u2019s mouth, throat, or intestines. Cooking can also remove nutrients from the bone.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JOIto0WUOMU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-ham\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_ham\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats ham?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even the preservatives used in ham are loaded with nitrates and nitrites, which are sodium-based. In fact, salt can be toxic to dogs: it can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and urination, lethargy, and abnormal fluid accumulation.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BI4r_dquVj8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-should-i-let-my-dog-chew-on-a-bone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_I_let_my_dog_chew_on_a_bone\"><\/span>How long should I let my dog chew on a bone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you give your dog a raw bone, a bone-shaped treat, or a non-digestible chew toy, you should always supervise their chewing. Dogs will chew for hours if you let them, so make sure you remove the chew after 10-15 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-bone-for-a-dog-to-chew-on\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_bone_for_a_dog_to_chew_on\"><\/span>What is the best bone for a dog to chew on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most common and healthy chew for dogs that you can find at your local pet store, include: Bully sticks for dogs. Bully sticks are shaped like natural bones, but they have a softer texture that are more palatable and easy to digest. Bully sticks are some of the best chews to give your dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-vets-recommend-for-dog-chews\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_recommend_for_dog_chews\"><\/span>What do vets recommend for dog chews?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 Best Vet-Recommended Dog Chews<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Milk-Bone Original Brushing Dog Chews.<\/li>\n<li>Greenies Teenie Dental Dog Treats.<\/li>\n<li>OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews for Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Pedigree Dentastix Large Original Dog Treats.<\/li>\n<li>Arm &amp; Hammer Gorilla Chew Toy.<\/li>\n<li>Virbac C.E.T.<\/li>\n<li>DentaLife Daily Oral Care Dental Dog Treat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129874\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-vets-recommend-for-dog-chews.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-vets-recommend-for-dog-chews.webp 760w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-vets-recommend-for-dog-chews-300x150.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jFxz6OTL5SQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-pig-ears-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pig_ears_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are pig ears good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The truth is, as long as they are fed responsibly, pig ears are a safe and healthy treat! Pig ears are a nutritious alternative to rawhide or other less than natural dog chews. Plus, they\u2019re a great source of protein and essential nutrients to compliment your dog\u2019s regular diet.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-top: 0em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">\n<p><a class=\"u8b97fc4465670ac3b008a4323b95df43\" href=\"\/diseases\/what-do-you-do-if-your-neighbors-dog-runs-loose.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><!-- INLINE RELATED POSTS 2\/3 \/\/--><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-do-if-my-dog-ate-a-cooked-bone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_a_cooked_bone\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog ate a cooked bone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you pet ingests a cooked bone it is recommend to seek veterinary treatment immediately. It is important to pay close attention to your dog over the next few days to ensure the bone passes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-dogs-not-eat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_dogs_not_eat\"><\/span>What can dogs not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toxic food for dogs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Onions, garlic and chives. The onion family, whether dry, raw or cooked, is particularly toxic to dogs and can cause gastrointestinal irritation and red blood cell damage.<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate.<\/li>\n<li>Macadamia nuts.<\/li>\n<li>Corn on the cob.<\/li>\n<li>Avocado.<\/li>\n<li>Artificial sweetener (Xylitol)<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked bones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QY07pv9qUkg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-get-sick-from-ham\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_ham\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from ham?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ham and other salty meats and foods are very dangerous to pets. In addition to being high in fat, they are also very salty which can cause serious stomach ache or pancreatitis.\u00a0 Please avoid giving ham and salty foods to your pets. Onions are toxic to pets.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uUNPX5VSleg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-cheese-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cheese_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is cheese bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While cheese can be safe to feed to your dog, there are some things to remember. Cheese is high in fat, and feeding too much to your dog regularly can cause weight gain and lead to obesity. Even more problematic, it could lead to pancreatitis, a serious and potentially fatal illness in dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-eat-scrambled-eggs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_scrambled_eggs\"><\/span>Can dogs eat scrambled eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs should never eat raw or undercooked eggs. Some foods can lose nutrients while they are cooked, but the protein in eggs isn\u2019t. Cooking really helps make them more digestible. So however they are prepared\u2013boiled, scrambled, sunny side up\u2013cooked is best for your dog.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129875\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dogs-eat-scrambled-eggs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dogs-eat-scrambled-eggs.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dogs-eat-scrambled-eggs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dogs-eat-scrambled-eggs-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you give a dog a Hambone?Can you give a dog a ham bone?What kind of bones are safe for dogs?Is cooked ham bones good for dogs?What happens if a dog eats ham?How long should I let my dog chew on a bone?What is the best bone for a dog to chew&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":129872,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-give-a-dog-a-Hambone.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4382"}],"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=4382"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4382\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":129876,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4382\/revisions\/129876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/129872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}