Hi Terrance, probably coming into this post a bit late. I utilise the whole pig, just not all at one sitting lol. :lol: Some dogs have more delicate tums than other and pork is very fatty. this sometimes upsets the more delicate dogs and just a little pork should be given if this happens. I never feed processed meat, ie; sausages, burgers etc. but pure fresh meat. My dogs, thankfully have cast iron stomaches, and so far pork has not upset their systems whatsoever, they get the whole pig, including trotters, ears (ONLY uncooked freshly chopped off the pig) and if I am lucky, or the dogs are, that is, my butcher will get me a whole head. It is perfectly ok to give your Lab a pigs ear, but NEVER ever give those roasted ones from the pet shops. My lot also love trotters, I get the large ones which still have the second thigh attatched. Again, fresh, raw from the butchers, never cooked or roasted from pet shop
Sorry, I never looked to see how old your pup is, but as Nigel has said, gently does it, and please remember if giving trotters etc, please do not leave pup on thier own, always supervise.