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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.
The main concerns would be the fat and salt content of ham. Obviously if your dog has a weight problem itâs probably not something you want to give them. Also, the added salt in ham isnât great because many dogs cannot handle high sodium foods. They really donât need the extra sodium in their diet.