Corn on the cob not safe for dogs to consume

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September 3, 2019 - 10:10 AM

MANHATTAN — Corn on the cob is a treat that many people enjoy each summer. But a Kansas State University veterinarian says don’t share that cob with your dog.

While eating kernels of corn generally does not pose a health risk for most dogs, the corncob can be a problem if the dog ingests it, said Susan Nelson, veterinarian and clinical professor at the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine. “Dogs are attracted to corncobs due to the good-tasting corn kernels and the cob itself,” Nelson said. “The cob is something they love to chew on, and while some dogs may chew it up into tiny…

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