Safe Bones for Dogs to Chew

There are some considerations you need to make when deciding to give your dog a bone to chew on. Bones are a natural chew for dogs, so many are very inclined to like them. However, not all bones are safe for your dog.

You do not want to use boiled or cooked bones as they can splinter easily and cause your dog harm. You also do not want to give your dog small bones that they can swallow as they will choke. Chicken bones and steak bones are also something you want to stay away from for safety reasons.

Some people swear by raw beef bones. These can be obtained from your local butcher. Raw beef bones provide plenty of nutrients that are good for your dogs health, including the protein from any remaining meat on the bone. However, they can be greasy from any fat or other tissue you may not want your dog ingesting, which can cause digestive distress such as diarrhea. They can also become rancid quickly if left out, especially in warmer weather. This means you would have to throw them away long before the bone is worn down.

These knuckle bones are big dog bones which come from cows. The size is just perfect for large or medium sized dogs to chew on and stay occupied for a very long time as they are so long lasting. You will even end up saving money by not having to buy new toys or treats as often. My dogs just love them!