Can dogs eat pork shoulder bones?

 Pork shoulder bones offer many benefits for dogs, but should only be eaten raw or in broth form. Make sure to properly prepare the bone to kill parasites. 

Advantages of Dogs Eating Pork Shoulder Bones

Dogs enjoy gnawing on bones, and luckily, they’re fairly high in nutrients and protein. Pork shoulder bones have a high protein percentage and a low fat percentage. They are also large, which makes them safer for dogs to chew on. 

How to Serve Pork Shoulder Bones

You should never give your dog bones that have been cooked. The heating process can cause them to splinter, creating bone fragments that could become lodged in your dog’s throat. 

If you are worried about parasites and bacteria that may be present in raw pork, freeze their bones for at least three weeks to kill the parasites. If you’re still concerned about giving your dog raw pork, you can boil the bone in water to make a bone broth for them to drink. Just be sure to strain the broth before giving it to your dog.