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Is it ok to feed dogs cooked bones? My dog loves bones but raw bones give him a really upset tummy we don't have enough freezer space te feed constant raw but would like te give bones once a week or so. Not Enough to get his tummy used to them.
 
Extremely dangerous, please don't do it. Try chicken wings for two days straight or on alternate days to stop the change of diet upsetting his tummy.
 
I did think that but wanted to double check- don't worry won't be feeding it.
He has had lamb breast bones and necks, beef ribs. That's all i can think at moment.
I know everyone feeds chicken bones but i won't- best friend is vet and has seen too many dogs in with them. My dog is a greedy lab and he won't let me hold bones for him to eat, i think he would swallow a chicken wing. I did think maybe turkey bones.
Any suggestions on bones to feed would be great.
 
Most bones will make a dog very firm to the point of being chalky.

I am feeding three Labs raw and they get any bones that come in the meat - this can be calf bones, pigs heads, chicken backs breast of lamb and the only problems I have ever had (in feeding raw for over 50 years) is when they get a bone jammed in the roof of their mouths. Easy to pry out.
 
That's what i would expect is for it to be dry not loose. I think he is quite sensitive to meat in general- he can eat raw fish fine and has always had hypoallergenic food since a pup not on purpose only coincidence- could it be the marrow affecting him rather than the meat or bone? Has anyone had that problem?
 
I've one who swallows his chicken wings whole and he's not come to any harm yet. In fact the only raw feeding mishap we've had is when he swallowed a huge pig's heart whole, it got stuck halfway down the greedy twerp's gullet and he started shrieking, had to swing him upside down and whack him until it plopped back up. :o :rolleyes:

Chicken wings are their favourites and the softest bones but they get anything - heads, trotters, chops, ribs, spines. Pork ribs are cheap and easier to crunch up than beef ribs. Turkey drumsticks are a special treat and our butcher gives us loads at Christmas, they do so many crowns and butterflied breasts that there's a ton of wings and drumsticks going spare.

If you go to Morrisons towards the end of the day they often sell the fresh fish off very cheaply, wouldn't hurt to feed larger quantities of fish instead of meat if he tolerates it that well. Quite a lot of chew value in a whole trout. :)
 
I know not everyone agrees with feeding weightbearing bones on here but my fella had either a beef hock or knuckle every day over the past weekend as I was away, to keep him busy and he is still passing crumblies :p and he is faaat....

I know tonnes of people who feed raw chicken, including me :p with no problem re bones - they are very soft and malleable when raw and you can bash wings/legs/carcasses up with a hammer if you are worried. My old dog nearly died eating two pairs of tights but it hasn't stopped me wearing tights :p

Have also fed lamb necks/spines/shanks, pork ribs, turkey legs/backs as well as the generic chicken. You can also get ready made minced chicken with bone in if you're worried.
 
I do give him knuckle bones every now and again although more for occupying him for a few hours not for a meal.
I may well try chicken bones bashed up and see how that goes.
Thanks black cob we have a Morrisons i go past on way home from horse so will give that a try.
I think if all goes well he may have a turkey drumsticks for Christmas- although if my dad has anything to do with it he will get an entire Christmas dinner! No wonder he loves going to his 'grandparents' house!
 
Natural Instinct does ice-cream tub size boxes of whole minced chicken, check their website for a local supplier, they also do the prepacked turkey and lamb bones. I used to get them but they worked out quite expensive so now I just go to a guy who supplies the greyhound industry, he does big bags so I just decant them into the tubs. I don't know what happens in other parts of the world, but a lot of raw sellers go to greyhound tracks on a Friday or Saturday night.

No need to wait til Chrimbo - Tesco and Asda both do huge turkey legs for around £2.
 
CaveCanem said:
I know not everyone agrees with feeding weightbearing bones on here but my fella had either a beef hock or knuckle every day over the past weekend as I was away, to keep him busy and he is still passing crumblies :p and he is faaat....
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When R has too many big knucklebone type things he squats for a poo and just farts out a puff of chalk dust. :eek:

Online raw food suppliers do minced mixes with bone in, I'm sure someone could recommend one that delivers in your area. I can't take advantage of this as we don't have space for a chest freezer but instead buy in smaller amounts of Natural Instinct, Prize Choice blocks etc. (the latter can be bought in Pets at Home).
 
blackcob said:
When R has too many big knucklebone type things he squats for a poo and just farts out a puff of chalk dust. :eek:
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Hee hee at the imagery! :D

I am going to get my dog some bones from the butchers today, I use them to supplement his diet (wainwrights trays and biscuits) but will have to ask the butcher if they can give me small bones. My dog reacts explosively to marrow, and for a couple of days after eating a bone his ass is like a chocolate fountain :eek:

I'm either going to have to give him little bits of bone at a time, or give him a big bone for 5-10 mins and then put it back in the freezer to try and get him used to the richness. Can I feed him frozen bones for a 5 mins chew? I worry about making him possessive over them if I keep taking them away, but maybe will give him a bit of cheese as a swap?! :p
 
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