Dogs
Can dogs eat bones?
Can dogs eat bones? According to the advice of pet experts, large bone sticks are okay, but various small bones (or broken bones) should not be eaten by dogs. Let’s first understand the uses and disadvantages of dogs eating bones:
1. The uses of dogs eating bones
1. Calcium supplementation: This is a rare statement. Although dogs really supplement themselves by chewing bones. The amount of calcium is very small, but a certain amount also has a certain calcium supplement effect. It turns out that the calcium in front of the bones is difficult to be absorbed by the dog's gastrointestinal digestion, and most of it is still eliminated from the body with the feces.
2. Teeth cleaning: This use is certain. Because the dog rubs the surface of its teeth when chewing bones, it has a very good cleaning effect on its teeth. Dogs in rural areas generally have bright and white teeth because they often have the opportunity to chew large bones and eat crispy and hard food. This is very useful for dental care.
2. Disadvantages of dogs eating bones
To be precise, there are many disadvantages of improperly feeding bones, such as: bones puncture the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, large bones cause gastrointestinal obstruction, and eating too many bones causes gastritis. , gastroenteritis, gastric perforation caused by sharp bone fragments, etc.
3. Dogs cannot eat it. What about those bones?
Don’t feed the small joint bones of poultry: including the necks of chickens, ducks, and pigeons Bones, head bones. These bones are relatively small, which can easily cause bone fragments after being bitten, scratching the dog's throat and stomach, and causing heavy bleeding. In addition, for larger dogs, eating chicken necks and other small bones can cause serious bleeding. Bones are easy to swallow without chewing properly. If they are blocked in the esophagus, you will be troubled and have to go to the hospital. It is better to pay attention to the bones that can be fed to dogs
Cooked or raw large stick bones from pigs, cows, and sheep. These bones are relatively strong and safer for dogs to bite. It is also more useful for dogs’ digestion and dental care
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