Is it safe for dogs to eat pork rib bones?

It is difficult to say if a bone will pass safely through the dog's system or not. Much depends on the size of the dog and the size of the bone as well as if the bone was cooked or uncooked, chewed by the dog or swallowed whole. There are symptoms to watch for to know if there are problems. Sudden lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea or change in stool, and lethargy. These are symptoms of a blockage of the intestines and would need surgery. The other problems caused by bones is if they splinter and pierce the intestinal wall as this will cause bleeding and sepsis. Any sign of illness, if the gums are pale or white the dog should be seen immediately.