Nothing gets tails wagging quicker than the sight of a bone; yet, it pays to know the risks before you toss one to Fido. Although the picture of a dog contentedly chewing on a bone is famous, not all bones are made equally. This will help you to keep your dog safe and happy – find for more bonuses here!

One should skip cooked bones overall.
Though heat makes things brittle, roasted or boiled bones may look good. Your dog may splinter into razor-sharp fragments that pierce the digestive tract or lodge in the throat when it chows down. Cooked bone injuries, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, send many dogs to the emergency clinic annually.

2. Raw Bones: safer, under control
For chewing, raw beef bones—think of big femurs or hip bones—tend to flex rather than break. Raw bones can, however, also host Salmonella or other germs. Handle raw bones like you would raw chicken: wash your hands afterwards, clean any worktops, and never let your dog unsupervised to swallow a full bone.

3. Watch for dental damage and choking.
Although a huge bone may seem safe, pups and avid chewers can nevertheless swallow bits that become choking dangers. Conversely, some dogs bite so fiercely they chip or break teeth—especially larger breeds with strong jaws. Hard object chewing ranks as the main cause of canine tooth fractures according to a 2019 veterinary dentistry study.

4. Rules for Selecting the Appropriate Bone

Size counts; choose a bone as least as long as your dog’s whole muzzle—too little invites swallowing.

Type of bone: Choose cow weight-bearing bones such as femurs or knuckles. Steer clear of pork or rib bones since they crumble too readily and poultry bones.

Crucially, supervise. Watch your dog always at bone time. Eliminate any bone that splinters or gets small enough to ingest.

Sticking to raw, big beef bones, maintaining perfect cleanliness, and closely monitoring chew sessions can help you allow your dog enjoy a timeless pleasure free from veterinarian costs. Happy chomping!