Food · Can my pet eat this?
Can dogs and cats eat bones?
Also covers: chicken bones, rib bones, cooked bones
DogsOnly with care
Bones can cause choking, and splinters can injure the mouth or gut.
CatsOnly with care
Same concerns as for dogs.
If your pet ate some: Call your vet if your pet is gagging, drooling, vomiting or straining.
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Checked by Gilbert Jones on October 17, 2026. Not reviewed by a vet. Every pet is different, and amounts matter. Corrections: petprimer.care@gmail.com