Protein
Raw Meaty Bones
Whole bone with attached muscle and connective tissue, supplying calcium, phosphorus and chewing activity.
Who can eat it
Dogs under supervisionCats (small items such as chicken necks)Ferrets
Not suitable for
HerbivoresBirds other than raptors
Benefits
- Chewing helps reduce plaque accumulation
- Long-lasting enrichment
- Natural source of calcium in raw diets
Risks
- Fractured teeth are common, especially with weight-bearing bones
- Obstruction and perforation risk
- Raw meat carries Salmonella and Campylobacter, which pass to people through handling
Preparation and serving
- Preparation
- Never feed cooked bones of any kind. Choose size-appropriate raw bones and supervise every session.
- Serving guidance
- Short supervised sessions once or twice weekly; remove the bone before it is chewed down to a swallowable size.