Vet Advice: Can Dogs Eat Rib Bones?

Is it safe to give your dog real rib bones? The answer is maybe! While it’s unsafe for dogs to eat pork rib bones, uncooked and larger beef and lamb bones can be given to your dog to chew on. However, many veterinarians believe that giving your dog a bone isn’t worth the health and safety risks posed to them. Thus, before giving your dog a bone to gnaw on, read about its dangers, what to do if your dog has swallowed a bone and the types of bones that are safer for them to chew on.