We had bought a couple of those cow bones from PetSmart, and he loves them. I was wondering if this was okay for his teeth. Thanks for answering. Also, he is German Shorthair Pointer, so he is very large, not a little dog.
2006-09-25 16:00:10 · 12 answers · asked by msmit106 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
the ones from petsmart are okay for dogs. the only bones you need to worry about is those that are cooked, in perticular cooked chicken bones. Those that are cooked can break into splinters and sharp points. That is what can damage your dog. As long as they aren't cooked, he should be okay. However, do take it away from him if it oversized from time to time. The safest chew things that i've seen are Kongs. They are strong enough for the strongest chewer (I have three of them) and last for a long time.
2006-09-25 16:10:28 · answer #1 · answered by vail2073 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bones are okay. Good for teeth and jaw excercise.
It helps with tartar build up. I usually give bones 2 times a month to my dogs. I go to the grocery and get soup bones with the marrow- this is good for them, and entertains them for a long while too. PLUS much less expensive at the grocery- 2-3 dollars for 3-4 bones.
2006-09-25 23:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chewing is very good for his teeth, & gives him an enjoyable activity. (It keeps them out of trouble!) I would always supervise them, though, when they chew bones, because they can break off a piece the wrong way. My lab mix had surgery on his throat & ever since then he has trouble with those chew bones - and almost choked on one of them once.
2006-09-25 23:09:09 · answer #3 · answered by poopsie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a large dog he needs to get aggresion out bones are good for thta and it has flavor so it gives him a treat. If he chews them constantley it can hurt, even chip his teeth, so take it away somtimes.
2006-09-25 23:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, just regulate how many he gets a day. Good choice in dogs! I love hunting breeds. They are energetic and great companions. Bones actually can help them keep their teeth clean, plus they get to have fun burying them.
2006-09-25 23:03:25 · answer #5 · answered by Social_D 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How ever you get rid of the mailman's dead body is up too you....I think it's kinda sweet of you too save the dog a bone as a mommento...
2006-09-25 23:19:24 · answer #6 · answered by General Custer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is...it is good for their teeth. Raw bones such as chicken necks are great for dogs to chew on. Good for their diet too.
2006-09-25 23:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by bluerivergypsy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I only give my dog (broiled/cooked) beef bones. but i don't let her finish it, just eat some of the meat left and gnaw a bit
2006-09-25 23:13:14 · answer #8 · answered by x2x_shurriie_x2x 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we let my dog chew on bones and then he started chewing on everything. but he was only a puppy. now he doesn't chew on anything
2006-09-25 23:03:38 · answer #9 · answered by Cheryl C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not chicken bones!!!! They can break easily into sharp splinters.
2006-09-25 23:09:09 · answer #10 · answered by GreenHornet 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋