One of the recipes for Shihtzus says to boil chicken neck along with boneless chicken. Is it safe to give dogs boiled bones.. I've heard nutritionists say we shudnt feed boiled bones. Pls clarify. Thanx.

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One of the recipes for Shihtzus says to boil chicken neck along with boneless chicken. Is it safe to give dogs boiled bones.. I've heard nutritionists say we shudnt feed boiled bones. Pls clarify. Thanx. asked by Namrata Singh on Kuddle Social

Dr. Pooja G Mankani · Accepted Answer

Hello, Namrata
Don't provide boiled bones to your pet, as after boiling bones become more brittle and may be broken down into several sharp shards so after ingestion it may cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, so do avoid giving boiled bones

Prarthana Gowda · Answer

Is non boiled bones fine?

Dr. Pooja G Mankani · Answer

Hi, Prarthana
Yes, raw bones are usually safer than the cooked ones and always provide larger sized bones according to the pet size, do not give smaller chicken bones which may break off and cause health issues, should always be monitored when they will be chewing bones.

Prarthana Gowda · Answer

Thank you 😊

Namrata Singh · Answer

Sure thanx.. dehydrated bones are better coz they crumble and are not brittle.

Utrika · Answer

I have seen a video in which they mentioned chicken neck bones have cartilage and they r completely safe for doggos. Dr. Pooja can you pls confirm if it is correct.

Namrata Singh

One of the recipes for Shihtzus says to boil chicken neck along with boneless chicken. Is it safe to give dogs boiled bones.. I've heard nutritionists say we shudnt feed boiled bones. Pls clarify. Thanx.

Hello, Namrata Don't provide boiled bones to your pet, as after boiling bones become more brittle and may be broken down into several sharp shards so after ingestion it may cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, so do avoid giving boiled bones

Is non boiled bones fine?

Hi, Prarthana Yes, raw bones are usually safer than the cooked ones and always provide larger sized bones according to the pet size, do not give smaller chicken bones which may break off and cause health issues, should always be monitored when they will be chewing bones.

Thank you 😊

Sure thanx.. dehydrated bones are better coz they crumble and are not brittle.

I have seen a video in which they mentioned chicken neck bones have cartilage and they r completely safe for doggos. Dr. Pooja can you pls confirm if it is correct.