How to Choose Correct Dog Bones

Providing dog bones to your dog is a contentious concept with many folks “for” and many “against” the idea. There are pros and cons to feeding dog bones.  This article will offer some comments from both side of the fence to help you decide.

Some animal health care practitioners will tell you most problems with dog’s teeth are caused by not having a hard object to chew on. Chewing on a hard bone provides a natural cleaning experience for your dog’s teeth and can reduce dental problems.  The hard bone literally scrapes tarter from the teeth and lowers the risk of gum disease. The synthetic bones such as nylon can remove hard to reach plaque and tarter. The resulting smooth tooth surface is less likely to reform plaque.

Chewing is a natural habit for dogs. Providing him with dog bones is also a better alternative to allowing him to chew on household items.

Here are some things to be cautious about when feeding a dog bone. Some dogs chew more vigorously and can break teeth on a bone. If he breaks the bone he is chewing on he can swallow bone fragments, which can be dangerous. These pieces of bone can become lodged inside the dog. A puncture of internal organs can occur and possibly an infection.

Animal professionals offer varied opinions as to whether dog bones are a good idea. Observe your dog’s chewing habits and jaw strength before choosing your bone type. Overlook his chewing activities. If he breaks a bone be sure to discard the fragments.

The correct bone can be enjoyable and healthy for your dog.  The wrong bone can lead to a trip to the vet. Here are a few general rules.

Most opinions say that raw bones are less likely to break than cooked bones. Choosing raw bones over cooked bones is probably the better choice. Large marrowbones available at your local pet supply are a good choice to reduce splintering problems.

Bones made of rawhide can be a good choice but be sure to remove small fragments that may break off.

Nylon bones provide another good alternative. Nylon wears down very slowly and virtually eliminates any swallowing of material.

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