Dog Breeds best suited to Knuckle Bones and Marrow Bones
Full-size Knuckle Bones and Marrow Bones are ideal for medium to large dogs breeds such as : Chow, Great Dane, German Shepherd, Alaskan Malamute.
Half-sized Knuckle Bones, Knuckle Bone Slices, and Cross Cut Marrow Bones are best suited to smaller dog breeds e.g. Beagle, Jack Russel, Pug, King Charles.
Why do Dogs like to Chew Bones?
There are many reasons why dogs love to chew bones.
The bottom line is ~ dogs simply like chewing bones and they like both the feeling and the taste.
Beef Knuckle bones for dogs provide hours of great entertainment because the Knuckle Bone is so hard to be broken or splinter. The beef knuckle bone comes from the top of the femur leg joint after the butchering process ends. The best knuckle bone for dogs by far comes from beef cattle as the bone is large, strong, and lots of tasty tendons. The tendons of the beef knuckle bone take some work to break down which will keep your dog interested and fully engrossed in endless chewing. Since the beef knuckle bone is so large, we recommend they are only given to large and medium-sized dogs. Knuckle Bones are very useful for teeth cleaning and as a calcium supplement. Even though Knuckle Bones are one of the Best Bones for Dogs to Chew on, it is good practice to be cautious and keep an eye on your canine family member in case he or she starts breaking the bone!
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The bone marrow in a marrow bone is really tasty for dogs. Besides their rounded palatable character, marrow bones are a rich source of fat, minerals, and vitamins and probably are a dog’s favorite recreational chew. What makes Marrow Bones the Best Bone for Dogs is the rich fat contained in the marrow. Although dogs love the taste, the high-fat content can cause digestive upsets and pancreatic reactions if marrow bones are given too often so aim for once a week is a safe and healthy bet. As Bone Marrow has a lot of calories, it’s not advisable to give them often to dogs that suffer from obesity. Marrow bones need to be given fresh. The more the bone dries out dry, the higher the chances are of them breaking into bone fragments and splinters. As long as you carefully control the quantities of Marrow Bones you give your dogs and you pay closer attention to them while chewing your dog will be in Doggy Heaven with a nice marrow bone to chew and gnaw!
What bones should dogs not eat?
Never feed your pup cooked bones. These are brittle and can splinter easily, causing damage to your dog’s teeth, mouth, tongue and stomach. “Cooked” includes any bone that has been boiled, baked or smoked.
If your dog is new to raw bones or has a sensitive stomach, remove any and all bone marrow before allowing them to go to town. Bone marrow is incredibly rich and fatty; while some dogs may handle it well, others could start vomiting or have diarrhea. In fact, Animal Emergency Service advises against feeding dogs with delicate systems bones at all. Stick to chewable treats or hard carrots, instead.
Dogs who have had past dental surgery or experienced a cracked tooth before should not eat bones. Gnawing on hard surfaces could re-crack teeth or cause inflammation and pain. Some breeds have naturally soft teeth and jawbones that don’t do well with hard bones; bulldogs, pugs and boxers fall into this category. For these types of pups, try dental sticks or treats that are soft-baked, like Duck, Duck, Beet Soft Baked Dog Treats by Shameless Pets.
Turkey, chicken and pork bones are almost always going to be too small for dogs. It’s not worth it to let your dog gnaw on a bone from the Thanksgiving turkey—it could end up stuck in their throat, sending you to the emergency vet on a holiday. Lamb and beef bones can be safe, as long as they are big enough.
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Dear AKC: I have a two-year-old Golden Retriever who loves treats. I go to a meat market weekly for meats and wondered if real meat bones from a meat market are good for dogs to eat. — Meats or Treats
Dear Meats: There are two schools of thought about whether or not dogs should be allowed to eat bones. One school says they always ate them in the wild and that there is no harm in eating them, provided they are raw. Another school says you should never give dogs any bones cooked, raw or otherwise as they cause more potential harm than good.
Many people who feed their dogs a raw diet, sometimes called BARF (Bones and Raw Food) claim bones with meat and some fat left on them are safe for dogs because they are easily digestible and will not splinter like cooked bones. Some of the popular types of bones fed on the raw diet are beef tails or necks from poultry and are usually available from your local butcher. One disadvantage about raw bones is that they can carry bacteria like salmonella or e-coli and can spoil in a few days if not eaten.
Avoid any bones that are already cut into smaller pieces as they pose a more immediate choking hazard. Be aware that any bone may cause a digestive upset in a dog.
Cooked, brittle bones are more likely to splinter which may cause fractured teeth and possible perforation of the intestine or throat either on the way down or on the way back up if the dog vomits. Veterinarians also report dogs eating bones run the risk of needing surgery to remove obstructions in the intestines.
Any bone should only be given under supervision so you can monitor if the bone is breaking into dangerously small pieces and the take it away from your dog before any harm is done. https://www.akc.org/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php Get Your Free AKC eBook
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