False. Corn cobs can be dangerous!

Many dogs love to chew on corn cobs -- they usually have salt, butter, and bits of corn, plus they are just fun to chew. However... corn cobs can cause intestinal obstruction, a very serious (and potentially fatal) medical condition. Please keep all cobs away from your dog, safely secured in the trash. If you suspect your dog has eaten a cob (or any food or foreign material that they shouldn't have), please call your vet as soon as possible. The sooner, the better! Signs seen with obstruction may include: vomiting, dry heaves, diarrhea (or straining), anorexia, painful abdomen, lethargy.

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