Are rib bones safe for dogs? Can I Give My Dog Rib Bones? The short answer: No. I do not recommend giving pork rib bones to your dog, said Susan Konecny, RN, DVM and medical director at Best Friends Animal Society?. Raw poultry and pork bones, in addition to cooked bones of any kind, should be off limits when it comes to your dogs diet. Which bones are safe for dogs?