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Why does the ASPCA caution against giving dogs bones?

Injury or blockage in the digestive tract.

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Why: Dogs can hurt their gut or get a blockage when they swallow bones. Ask your vet about safer chews.

Huh, didn't know that: The ASPCA says a bone injury or blockage can be serious enough to need surgery.

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Answer: Injury or blockage. Dogs can hurt their gut or get a blockage when they swallow bones. Ask your vet about safer chews.

  1. ASPCA, People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets
    Dogs/cats might sustain injury or obstruction to the gastrointestinal tract when ingesting bones, which could be serious and require surgery.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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