Dogs enjoy chewing on pig feet like a good source of nutrients to complement their regular diet. Pig feet are strong big bones that keep a dogs attention for quite a while and make great chew toys.
Dogs can eat raw pig feet; they help maintain a healthy digestive system and provide certain minerals and nutrients. If you want to feed your pet a raw diet raw pig feet are a great option.
In addition dogs who have raw bones to chew on and play with tend to be less destructive and less likely to tear your house apart. However concerns have been raised about raw meat and bones being contaminated with bacteria.
Bacterial infection can be extremely dangerous for elderly dogs or dogs with compromised immune systems. Raw pig feet and raw meat in general should be handled carefully to reduce the chance of your pet ingesting infected meat. You should be able to feed your dog raw meat if you get it from reputable sources and take the same safety precautions as you would when feeding your own food.
In light of the possibility of bacteria in raw meat cooking pig feet may seem like a safer option but it isnot. As you probably know cooking bones changes their texture and strength making them brittle and easy to splinter.
Cooked pig feet pose more of a risk to dogs than raw pig feet because they are easier for your dog to crack and swallow putting them at risk for digestive issues. In addition to taking more time to prepare cooking pig feet takes longer than serving them raw.