Milk Bone Treats Bad

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Are Milk Bones Bad For Dogs?

The short answer is: Dogs can eat Milk-Bone without any issue.

These dog biscuits have been around for over 100 years, so if you feed them to your dog in moderation (like other treats), Milk-Bone shouldn’t have adverse health effects on your dog.

In fact, there are health benefits that your dog may gain from an occasional Milk-Bone treat, including:

  • Its crunchy texture may help prevent tartarand plaque buildup
  • As seen in the ingredient list, these biscuitsare loaded with vitamins and minerals that can improve your dog’s overall health.

    • Milk-Bone contains wheat and corn, so if your dog is intolerant to gluten, you should consider giving him other dog biscuits or treat alternatives.

    Do Milk Bones Clean Dogs Teeth?

    Dry kibble and other types of dog biscuits have been credited with keeping dog teeth clean, especially when compared to wet dog foods which tend to be stickier and often get trapped in between the dog’s teeth.

    Based on this analogy, Milk-Bone biscuits can help clean your dog’s teeth.

    As aforementioned, over the past few years, the marketing focus of the company shifted from being a mere dog treat giant to a brand that promotes cleaner teeth and better oral health in dogs.

    They even have specific products that are designed to reduce tartar and plaque build-up.

    Milk Bone Brushing Chews, for instance, is scientifically designed to maintain a healthy oral profile in dogs.

    The company claims that the chew can even reach your dog’s back teeth as well as down to the gum line.

    The Chew has even received the VOHC’s Seal of Approval for plaque buildup control, which is proof that it works.

    Are Milk-Bones Good for Dogs?

    There are different types of Milk-Bones which all have a different purpose.

    The traditional treats are just meant to be treats, so if you’re trying to keep your dog on a low-carb diet, feeding them to your dog frequently won’t be good for them.

    There are also products like the GnawBones and Brushing Chews that are meant to improve your dog’s dental health.

    These have received the VOHC’s Seal of Approval for tartar control, so they’ve been proven to be good for dogs in that regard[7].

    While there are currently no studies that have taken Milk-Bones off the shelf for being bad for dogs, you may feel uncomfortable feeding them to your dog if the BHA levels concern you.

    Some healthy Milk-Bone alternatives that your pup may enjoy could be:

  • Frozen whole carrots
  • Rawhide chews
  • Beef bones (Artificial bones like Nylabones are not the same)

    • The main benefit to Milk-Bones is that most of their products are advertised as being good for the dental health of dogs. Any of these treat alternatives will help with that as well.

    Anything that your dog can chew on for an extended period of time will work around their teeth and knock plaque away[8].

    Chewing also increases their saliva production, which washes out bacteria that could cause gum disease[9].

    I’ve personally seen dogs eat Milk-Bones for treats over a period of years and they never had any health issues because of them.

    I would be fine if Maggie had a Milk-Bone every now and then, but since I have her on all-natural treats currently, I don’t plan to switch her over.

    Still, it’s good to know about their full history so I can make the best decision for my dog.

    FAQ

    Are Milk Bone dog treats bad for dogs?

    We want to reassure our clients that Milk-Bones are safe for your dog and do not pose a risk. We use mini Milk-Bones as treats in our hospital and many of our doctors and staff feed them to their pets.

    Is milk bone a good treat?

    Our vet said that these biscuits are a good treat, that not only makes our dogs happy, it actually helps to keep down the tartar on their teeth, and have some vitamins as well. I feed them a Milk Bone after their dinner to help clean their teeth.

    Are there any recalls on Milk Bone dog treats?

    ♥ There has been no Milk-Bone recall. Milk-Bone’s origins stretch back more than 100 years.

    Can Milk Bones make my dog sick?

    Upset Stomach – With Milk Bone allergies, your dog may show gastrointestinal upset first, such as diarrhea and vomiting. In some cases, the signs of allergy may not even be noticed at all.