Is it true that if dogs eat chicken bones almost everday, it shortens there life?

Answer 1

The nutrients in chicken bones are OK. However, chicken bones will splinter and can cut the dog... in his mouth, his throat, or in his intestines. And that is why he will die. And that's why everyone should warn you not to give ANY bones to a dog, because splinters are dangerous.

Answer 2

Yes! it's true! Everyday that a dog is given a chicken bone is another chance that it is going to choke on it and die. Many dogs die from chicken bones as they are brittle and when the dog bites the bone it becomes sharp, like a spear. When the dog swallows the spear headed bone, it lodges in the throat. The bone goes deeper as the dog struggle until it is embedded deep in the flesh. Then the throat starts swelling thus restricting the flow of oxygen. Then the dog will go into a fit and then die. You should never give chicken bones to a dog. Cats are fine as they know how to handle small brittle bones but dogs don't.

Answer 3

Well, let's see now. Cooked chicken bones become dry and brittle, can easily splinter and perforate the digestive tract. If so, you will be looking at a painful death or high vet bills for surgery. Raw chicken bones are not so likely to splinter, but you run the risk of the dog getting infected with toxoplasmosis, salmonellosis or E. coli. Factoring in the certainty that one of these undesired outcomes will eventually happen, yes, it will shorten their lives and/or make them miserably sick, especially if you feed them chicken bones almost every day. If you love your dog, why take the chance?

Answer 4

I believe that chicken bones are very brittle and can splinter easily be swallowed. The pieces can impale into the intestines. This can cause blockage and internal bleeding. I don't think it shortens life because of what it is MADE of, but because of the possibility of splintering and causing internal damage.
I think pork chop bones are the same. I only give my dogs beef bones or ham hock bones.

Answer 5

There are 2 types of chicken bones:

Raw- No. There is a *small* risk of them choking on the longer bones. But since raw chicken bones are pretty soft, they chew them up and they do get digested. I have been feeding my dogs a raw diet for several months and am friends with several people who have fed this to their dogs for over a decade. Their dogs are in awesome shape and have never had to have a cleaning.

Cooked- NEVER GIVE to your dog! The cooking process hardens the bond making it very brittle. It can break into shards and cause all kinds of problems to the GI tract. Including blockages and perforations of the bowel that could lead to death.

Answer 6

chicken bones will splinter and perforate intestines although dogs have eaten them and lived long healthy lives.

A better alternative would be a raw bone that is big enough not to splinter.

Answer 7

um ya it can shorten its life.. if your dog doesnt choke on the bone, and actually manages to swallow it, the bone can splinter in the digestive track, and cause internal bleeding, sharp edges may poke the stomach and intestines.. or the bones may cause a blockage in the intestines..

all of these problems can shorten your dog's live very quickly!

Answer 8

chicken bones are VERY bad for dogs because chicken bones are hollow and when dog chew on it the bone shatters and breaks into small little pieces and the bone shards can get caught in their throat and they can choke on it.

Answer 9

Putting the ace bandage on tonight will not hurt her if you take her in tomorrow morning. Make sure to put it on carefully and not too tight. If you have any neosporin, I would put that gently on the incision to help prevent infection. She should be fine. I have seen dogs rip their stitches off, have their intestines hanging out on the floor and recover just fine. I hope everything turns out ok and I will certain pray for Precious!

Answer 10

Please don't let them eat chicken bones dear, the reason is that they splinter and get caught in their throats they can choke to death that will shorten their like alright.