Bones and Raw Diets

 

Dogs are carnivores, and that means they need bones as part of a healthy, species-appropriate diet.

Our food contains ground bone, which means it’s safe for dogs to eat. Can I give too much bone you ask? Well yes and no. The great thing about your dogs anatomy and physiology is it will digest what it needs and eliminate the rest, but too much bone will result in your dogs poo being dry and chalky.   The occasional raw meaty bone added to your dogs diet is absolutely encouraged for their health, strength and mental stimulation.   If you have any concerns on bone, please call us.  Lets talk !! We love educating and encourage conversation and will always address your concerns.  

If you decide you want to give your dog a bone to chew on in addition to our food, just follow a few simple guidelines to keep your dog safe:

• Only feed raw bones. Raw bones are pliable and relatively soft. Cooked bones, on the other hand, can splinter, and cause damage internally. 
• Feed bones that are bigger than your dog’s mouth. That will help prevent your dog from trying to swallow the bone whole.
• Feed bones that have a small amount of meat attached to them, if possible (what we call “raw meaty bones” in the raw feeding world). That will encourage your dog to take their time eating, picking and tearing at the meat on the bone, instead of gulping it down and possibly becoming a choking hazard.
• Good rule of thumb, do not feed any weight bearing bones such as leg bones. They can be very dense and heavy. We don't want your dog to break a tooth!

 

Monitor your dog at all times while eating any bones. This is especially important for novice chewers, but even dogs that are pros at eating raw bones should still be monitored at all times.