Bones & Cartilage

We generally recommend being present when feeding bones. It makes sense to choose bones that are as large as possible to prevent them from being swallowed straight away. Large pieces of bone are also good for dogs that tend to gulp down food and can also keep them busy for a longer period of time. In general, the bones for your dog should be chosen so that the animal cannot swallow them whole.

Bones for dogs: Supplement to the diet with meat

Bones are an important source of calcium for dogs. In the wild, dogs also eat the fur, bones and cartilage of the animals they catch - so these are a completely natural part of your animal's diet. Feeding dogs bones also offers various advantages beyond pure nutrient intake: the sometimes almost meditative gnawing and chewing can have a relaxing effect on your dog. In addition, rubbing the tooth surfaces on the bone offers the chance to remove annoying plaque.

Raw bones are more suitable for dogs

Dogs generally tolerate raw bones well. Raw bones have the advantage that they are significantly less brittle than cooked, fried or grilled bones and are therefore much less likely to splinter: cooked bone splinters can cause injuries both in the dog's mouth and in the internal organs. Poultry bones, which are hollow on the inside, should therefore be avoided especially if they have already been heated. In addition, important nutrients are lost through any type of heating.

Bones for dogs: it's all about the mix

When feeding dogs bones, as with all foods, it is important to find the right mix. Bones are an important source of calcium, but if fed in excess they can also lead to constipation due to so-called bone droppings and to skeletal disorders in puppies.BARF-Feeding, during which you adjust the amounts of food yourself, you should therefore ensure a healthy ratio betweenBARF meat, bones and other components such asFruit and Vegetables for Dogsoroffal for dogs, choose.