By Amy Norton. HealthDay Reporter. THURSDAY, March 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The first symptoms of throat and mouth cancer -- also known as oropharyngeal cancer -- may differ depending on whether the condition is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a small study suggests.
Feeding Bones to Your Dog. Feeding bones to dogs is controversial. Evidence suggests chewing bones is good for dogs in some ways, yet bad in other ways. 1  Bones are a natural source of calcium and phosphorus. 2  Chewing stimulates the jaw and prevents boredom.3  Bones can break teeth and cause damage to the enamel.4  Cooked bones are brittle and splinter.5  Splinters can perforate the intestines.vidence suggests chewing bones is good for dogs in some ways, yet bad in other ways. 1  Bones are a natural source of calcium and phosphorus. 2  Chewing stimulates the jaw and prevents boredom. 3  Bones can break teeth and cause damage to the enamel. 4  Cooked bones are brittle and splinter. 5  Splinters can perforate the intestines.
Chewing is instinctively necessary for dogs. To help satisfy your dog's need to chew, look for safer alternatives to bones. No matter what you give your dog to chew on, ALWAYS be certain that you supervise your dog. If you wish to feed your dog raw meaty bones, talk to your vet about raw turkey necks.nswer: Generally, no. Most bones are dangerous for dogs because they can cause several health problems. While not all pet experts agree on this topic, most veterinary health professionals can tell you plenty of bone-related horror stories. The longtime assumption that bones are appropriate canine treats is off track.