Not only does your pet
feel extra loved, but the bonus is that while he is chewing and gnawing on the
bone, his teeth are getting pearly white.
There are a few precautions
to take to ensure that only enjoyment comes from this treat and not a trip to
the vet’s office.
Safe bones for your dog:
- Edible bones: hollow, non-weight bearing bones of birds that is soft and pliable. They do not contain marrow and can be crushed in a meat grinder
- Recreational Bones: big chucks of beef or bison femur or hip bone filled with marrow.
Bone Safety:
- Feed them the bone in their crate, outside, or somewhere the bone will not make a mess
- Supervise your pet while he is working on the bone
- Separate dogs in a multi-dog home
Avoid giving bones to dogs that…
- Have had dental work done (restorative)
- Are susceptible to pancreatitis
- Could possibly attempt to swallow hole
- May be able to bite it in half
When you give your dog a
bone, LEAVE HIM ALONE!
Dogs can get very
possessive about their bones. Bones are one of those things that will make a
dog growl when you try and take it away from him. Bones are a very special
treat and your dog wants to enjoy that treat in a relaxing place where he can truly
enjoy it.
Possible Dangers include
- Broken teeth
- Mouth or tongue injury
- Gets stuck in dogs esophagus, windpipe, or intestine
- Peritonitis
- Constipation due to bone fragments
