Q: Sirius, our adult son’s new pit bull, is the first dog in our family, so we need some advice about gifts. We’re thinking of giving him a big, fresh marrow bone for Christmas, but would a sterilized bone be healthier?
A: Bones are harder than teeth, so whether fresh or sterilized, chew bones can break a dog’s teeth. Other treats that commonly fracture teeth are antlers, cow hooves, nylon and hard plastic bones, and even ice cubes.
