any kind of pork is not good for dogs. i know several people that feed what they call the b.a.r.f. diet i havent tried it. but the bullmastiff that i show is on it. the owner had tried all kinds of kibble and he kept flakey skin had allergies hot spots etc. she check into the barf diet and starting feeding him it. his skin cleared up no more diahrea no allergies and his coat is so glossy. she swears by it there is alot of pro and cons on it some vets say no some vets i know feed it. to check it out type B.A.R.F. in and search there is all kind of info on it. i do give my dogs bones but i get them at the dog shows and they are uncooked they look like a hip joint. or something i call them knuckle bones. plus i dont give treats either as one milkbone is the same as you eating a snickers candybar. they do get boiled chicken and liver as a treat once in a while.