Can golden retrievers eat pig trotter bones?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Can golden retrievers eat pig trotter bones?
Yes, but it is best not to let dogs chew on large bones with joints, because the joints are connected by ligaments. When the dog chews, the teeth can easily get embedded in the bones, causing the teeth to break. Dogs eating bones have certain advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that they can rub the surface of teeth and have a good cleaning effect on their teeth. The disadvantage is that large bones can cause esophageal infarction, and eating too many bones can cause gastritis and gastroenteritis.