| People who are just learning about feeding a raw diet to their dogs are astounded to hear that feeding raw bones are actually part of the diet! Not only is feeding raw bones part of the raw natural food diet for dogs, it is an essential part of the diet!
The myths about feeding bones to dogs have created much fear and caution in dog owners. What is important to understand is that raw bones are perfectly safe. It is cooked bones that are dangerous. It is also important to know which types of bones should be part of the raw diet and which bones should be offered as recreational chew bones. What is really important here is to know that the bone, whether for the diet or for recreational chewing, should always be fed raw!
Bones are important in a raw diet because they add the required calcium to the diet to balance the calcium/phosphorus ratio and they add additional important minerals necessary for good health. They offer the fiber that is needed to form firm stools and help with your dog’s natural instinct to chew! Some people have their dogs chew bones because they think it helps keep their dog’s teeth clean. However, bone chewing really doesn’t do that. Feeding your dog a diet without carbohydrates such as grains, starches, vegetables and fruits is really what helps keep your dog’s teeth clean. Additionally, offering your dog a raw natural diet with bones is much more nutritious than a diet filled with carbohydrate fiber.
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