It is very common for those who start preparing homemade diets for their dogs to have endless questions, especially related to bones and cooking food. If this is your case and you don't know whether to supplement your best friend's recipes with bones for fear of suffering a he alth problem, don't worry, we will answer your questions on our site.
Keep reading and find out if dogs can eat raw or cooked bones. Of course, do not forget that you can always consult with your veterinarian all the doubts related to the feeding of your dog.
Raw or cooked bones? Or neither?
It is very important to make it clear that cooked bones are dangerous for our dogs, as they can lead to intestinal perforation or obstruction in the throat. This is mainly due to the fact that during the cooking process the bones weaken, causing them to splinter and damage the walls of the digestive system. Apart from being harmful, cooked bones have lost all the nutrients they could provide.
Instead, we can offer raw bones, a he althy food that provides calcium, phosphorus and minerals. They also tend to love it for its flavor and the entertainment it provides when chewing. The recommended consumption of raw bones would be around once a week and you can offer it directly or crushed with the meat grinder.
What can happen if we give our dog cooked bones?
For generations humans have offered bones to our dogs, both raw and cooked, and although sometimes it has not had a negative impact on their he alth, in other cases it has caused serious injuries. Here are some of the dangers of offering cooked bones to a dog:
- Broken teeth.
- Tracheal obstruction, in which case we will observe shortness of breath or cough.
- Peritonitis.
- Injuries and perforations to the gums, tongue, esophagus, stomach, intestines and rectum.
- Tear.
- Constipation and bloody stools.
If you have offered your dog a cooked bone and you observe any abnormality, symptom of discomfort or discomfort, don't hesitate to Go to your veterinarian, remember that some of the problems mentioned above are serious and can cause the death of your dog if they are not treated in time.
What are the best bones for dogs?
If you are thinking of starting your dog on raw diets, that is, BARF or ACBA, it will be very important for you to know the most recommended bones. Below we explain what they are, don't forget that all must be offered raw and with meat, not bare bones:
- Chicken neck
- Turkey neck
- Lamb neck
- Chicken Shell
- Chicken wings (chopped)
- Chicken foot
- Cow Knee
- Ox Knee
- Chicken breast cartilage
- Hambone
- Bison Femur
- Whole beef ribs
- Beef elbow
Don't forget that whenever you offer your dog bones you should supervise him while he eats so that you can act quickly if he chokes or becomes some wound in the mouth. It is also essential to get fresh and quality food.
