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FDA Says 'Stay!' ... Away From 'Bone Treats'

In addition to guidance to avoid brittle chicken and turkey bones, the FDA says "bone treats," which they distinguish from uncooked butcher bones, can cause harm, sickness and sometimes death.

Stuff your dog's stocking with knickknacks. Patty whacks, even. But - you've likely guessed it by now — avoid giving the dog a bone, at least a "bone treat."

The FDA released a this month that warns against giving dogs what they refer to as "bone treats." The report contrasts these treats to uncooked butcher bones. The treats are processed and packaged for

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