What bones are safe?

Edible Bones

Edible bones are the bones of smaller animals such as poultry, rodents (think rabbits) and smaller ruminants such as deer, lambs and goats. They are soft, pliable and can be easily crushed in a meat grinder. These bones are vital for providing calcium, phosphorus and trace minerals which can be an essential part a raw food diet. It is advised that you watch your animal anytime they are consuming or working on bones. Your carnivore actually consumes these bones as part of their diet, they are not usually given for recreational chewing.

Edible Bone Examples:

•             Chicken bones (all dogs/cats)
•             Duck Bones (all dogs/cats)
•             Turkey Bones (usually better for medium to large dogs)
•             Venison/Deer bones (easier to consume by medium to large dogs)
•             Rabbit (all dogs/cats)
•             Cavy/Guinea Pig (all dogs/cats)
•             Lamb (usually better for medium to large dogs)
•            Goat (usually better for medium to large dogs)
•             Pork (usually better for medium to large dogs)

What about recreational bones?

Recreational bones are used for chewing on and cleaning the teeth. They are commonly used to distract the dog for a while. Recreational bones are usually denser bones that cannot easily be crushes by the carnivore’s jaw. These bones can also potentially break teeth. It is advised that you watch your animal anytime they are consuming or working on bones.

Recreational Bone Examples:

•             Beef knuckles
•             Beef marrow bones
•             Beef ribs
•             Lamb head
•             Goat head
•             Pork hock
•             Pork Head
•             Deer leg
•             Lamb neck
•             Beef neck
•             Pork neck