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- Raw or cooked bones? Or neither?
- What can happen if you give the dog raw bones
- What are the best dog bones?
It is very common that those who are starting to prepare homemade diets for their puppies have several doubts, especially related to the bones and cooking of food. If this is the case for you and you don't know if you can supplement your best friend's recipes with bones for fear that you might suffer a health problem, don't worry, at PeritoAnimal we answer your questions.
Keep reading and find out if the dogs can eat raw or cooked bones. But... Don't forget that you can always consult with your veterinarian all questions related to your puppy's feeding.
Raw or cooked bones? Or neither?
It is very important to make it clear that Boiled bones are dangerous for dogs, as they can lead to an intestinal perforation or an obstruction in the throat. This is mainly because during the cooking process bones become more fragile, causing them to shatter and damage the walls of the digestive system. In addition to being harmful, cooked bones have lost all the nutrients they might have had.
Instead, we can offer raw bones, a healthy food which confers calcium, phosphorus and minerals. Besides, they usually love their flavor and the entertainment they have when chewing them. The recommended consumption of raw bones would be about once a week and you can feed your dog directly or grind it with a meat grinder. Furthermore, it is important that the bones undergo a minimum period of 72 hours of freezing to eliminate any parasitic agents present.
What can happen if you give the dog raw bones
For generations, humans have given dogs bones, both raw and cooked, and while it has sometimes not negatively impacted the dog's health, in other cases it has caused serious injury. Below we explain some of the dangers that cooked bones can bring to your puppy:
- teeth breakage
- Obstruction of the trachea, where difficulty breathing or coughing can be observed
- Peritonitis
- Injuries and perforations of the gums, tongue, esophagus, stomach, intestines and rectum
If you give your dog a cooked bone and you notice any anomaly, symptoms of discomfort or discomfort, don't hesitate. go to the veterinarian. Remember that some of the problems mentioned above are serious and can kill your puppy if they are not treated in time.
What are the best dog bones?
If you are thinking of starting your dog on raw diets, ie BARF or ACBA, it will be very important that you know the most recommended bones. We'll explain what they are below, don't forget that all must be given raw and with meat, not completely scraped bones.
- chicken neck
- Neck Of Peru
- lamb neck
- chicken carcass
- Chicken wings (chopped)
- chicken paw
- cow's knee
- ox knee
- chicken breast cartilage
- Ham bones
- whole beef ribs
- Ox Mocotó
Don't forget that whenever you offer bones to your dog, you should supervise him while he eats so you can act quickly if you choke or hurt yourself with the bone. It is also essential to get fresh, quality food.
