UVB rays are responsible for causing most skin cancers. While large doses of UVA rays can contribute to cancer, it's the UVB rays that are commonly to blame.
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.
It is not a good idea for dogs to eat pork bones. Most all vets will tell you not to feed your dog cooked bones of pigs because they can splinter causing harm to their insides. The best type of bone for a dog to eat is a raw bone and raw pork has a type of bacteria not found in any other animal.