Raw marrow bones are high in fat, which can cause pancreatitis in dogs, claims Dr. Lauren Richman. In addition, chewing on ...

This column describes how to obtain a bone marrow sample by way of aspiration from the iliac crest and proximal humerus of the dog and cat for the assessment and diagnosis of bone marrow disease.

Buried bones have some meat on them, and the marrow inside the bone was sufficient to sustain a hungry dog in lean times. Today’s well-fed canines are less likely to go back to their ancestor ...