Are raw bones OK for dogs?

As a dog lover, you only want to give the best treat for your dogs, so what could be better than a raw bone? It is really good for them, usually, but be sure to keep some general considerations before handing them the bone.

What kind of bone is it? If it is a raw bone, that is to say an uncooked bone, it usually will be hard if it is a beef bone, and will not splinter like a chicken or pork bone. Usually a beef marrow bone is the best option, as you can choose the size of the bone depending on your dogs. I would not allow a small yorkie to handle a large bone, nor would a St. Bernard be the bone lover of a small cut of a round beef bone.

Raw bones are the best options for your dogs, not a commercial dog treat, as you will be giving them the satisfaction of chewing, and that is real exercise for them, and gives them great satisfaction. Many commercial treats are made of corn, or meat by-products, that have little or no nutritional value.

Be sure to let your dog chew on the bone for a limited amount of time, and watch them with the bone, as they can sometimes get a bit overzealous, and chip teeth, get the bone stuck on lower jaws, and choke on broken pieces of the bone.

Raw bones should be chewed on, and then thrown away after use.

The dogs will love you for your time with them as they chew, and your dog's teeth will shine!