Safe bones

[steph]

My dogs were the healthiest I've ever seen them when they were getting bones daily. Their teeth were extremely white, stools were small and firm, energy levels were great and coats were nice and healthy. It's cooked bones that are a big no-no. Raw bones are great!

as a verterinary nurse.. i have seen soooooo many cases where bones are lodged in the dogs throte, or where the bones has cut them internally.. the vet is forever stressing to the owners.. "no bones" cooked or raw, they CAN do damage if your dog is unlucky... i know i wouldnt chance it!!
Their are more food products out there that can make your dogs coat glossy, teeth whiter, firm stools, high energy levels.. etc.. without the risk of them choking... believe me.. i've seen it... i've also seen a dog choke to death as a result of the owner feeding him bones as a treat.

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

as a verterinary nurse.. i have seen soooooo many cases where bones are lodged in the dogs throte, or where the bones has cut them internally.. the vet is forever stressing to the owners.. "no bones" cooked or raw, they CAN do damage if your dog is unlucky... i know i wouldnt chance it!!
Their are more food products out there that can make your dogs coat glossy, teeth whiter, firm stools, high energy levels.. etc.. without the risk of them choking... believe me.. i've seen it... i've also seen a dog choke to death as a result of the owner feeding him bones as a treat.

As a graduated Veterinary Assistant, I completely disagree with you. Raw bones are the best bones to feed. Dogs choke on bones because they are not supervised.

[steph]

As a graduated Veterinary Assistant, I completely disagree with you. Raw bones are the best bones to feed. Dogs choke on bones because they are not supervised.

I am a qualified vet nurse too, and I do not feed my dogs bones, they are happy healthy and strong, I agree with you that the owner is at fault for not supervising the dogs while chewing bones.. although if the dog starts to heave and choke, the damage could already be done... and what can the owner do at the time before taking them to the vets? pull it out from its throte and do more damage? i'd rather not risk that thanks, and when i see a dog in surgery as a result of the owner giving them bones makes my blood boil.
- but each to their own i suppose, we all have our own views on this, from our own experiences.