There are a lot of different options in dog bones and chew treats on the market. There are those that are marketed to help clean a dog’s teeth, and there are those that are marketed to be indestructible which are made of nylon or rubber.
There is also a range of rawhide dog bones, which are perhaps the most unhealthy and unsafe choice of all. All of the products mentioned above can pose choking and digestive blockage concerns, largely due to the poor digestibility of the product and the small pieces that can be swallowed whole by the dog.
There are two healthy dog bones to consider for any dog owner. These include rawhide alternatives made with real food items like milk, baked pork skin, chicken and peanut butter, as well as actual raw joint bones.
The Problems With Raw Bones
While there is research on the benefits of feeding dogs raw bones, they also pose a problem for both the dog and the owner. They are messy to feed and are not recommended for consumption in the house. Additionally, bones can splinter and pose a choking hazard or even have the bone shards become lodged in the mouth or throat.
Raw bones are also an attractant to bugs, flies, and insects, and they do go bad quickly in the heat of the summer months.
An Alternative to Consider
The option to choose healthy dog bones that are rawhide-free and made from the ingredients listed above satisfies the dog’s urge to chew, as with the raw bones, but without the mess.
These healthy dog bones are 100% consumed by the dog, so there are no stains on the carpet and no partially chewed bones to clean up out of the yard. However, like real bones, they provide the chewing action your dog craves while also scraping plaque off the teeth and stimulating the gums for a better overall oral health.
