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But the FDA is warning that this time-honored tradition could be dangerousâand even deadlyâfor dogs. âSome people think itâs safe to give dogs large bones, like those from a ham or a roast,â says Dr. Carmela Stamper, a veterinarian in the FDAâs Center for Veterinary Medicine. âBones are unsafe no matter what their size.
Chewing is a perfectly normal behavior for dogs of all ages. Both wild and domestic dogs spend hours chewing bones. This activity keeps their jaws strong and their teeth clean. Dogs love to chew on bones, sticks and just about anything else available. They chew for fun, they chew for stimulation, and they chew to relieve anxiety.