Treat your dog to something they love, whilst knowing that you’re giving their dental and overall health a boost by choosing any of our natural dog bones and chews.
What kind of dog bones are safe?
It’s important to know which types of bones are safe for dogs, as some aren’t. Cooked bones of any kind are unsafe due to the risk of splintering and leg bones from large ruminant animals such as cows or buffalo etc are unsafe as the density of the bone can lead to dental damage for some dogs.
Raw meaty animal bones or gently dehydrated bones are safer for your canine friend to enjoy. Our large ostrich bone is a great example of a safe, healthy dog bone: it’s gently dehydrated, won’t splinter, and is a close comparison to raw bones. Alternatively, for smaller mouths or dogs new to raw feeding and bones our duck necks, duck feet or beef trachea are all great choices.
For more advice on feeding bones to dogs, check out our all you need to know bone feeding guide.
Is it healthy to give your dog bones?
As long as you’re selecting safe options, it’s absolutely healthy to give your dog bones. Along with being super beneficial for their dental health, dog bones provide minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and other essential nutrients.
Bones are a helpful tool in mental stimulation for dogs, relieving their boredom and allowing them to use their brains to problem solve.
Meanwhile, the chewing action exercises jaw muscles and allows dogs to express instinctual chewing behavior; which is soothing to a dog’s mind. Raw bones and natural dog chews are also a great way to supplement your dog’s diet, helping to contribute extra nutrients for optimal health.
What are the best natural dog chews?
The best chew thing for a dog is a natural, digestible, non-splintering dog bone or dog chew. Any option you choose should provide nutrients, mental stimulation, and of course, taste great.
Our natural dog treats range provides extensive options for your canine pal to enjoy, including various flavours, textures, and proteins, so every dog can have their favourite chew.
Try our novel protein venison skins for dogs with sensitivities to more commonly farmed proteins, our super nutritious tripe bones, in any of three available sizes, or a four pack of Calf Hooves for an extra long-lasting, nutrient-rich chew session.
What is the longest lasting natural chew for dogs?
Our yaks milk bar is designed to outlast even the most persistent chewers, as is our large ostrich bone and calf hooves. Ultimately, the length of time a natural dog chew will take to be devoured will depend on the dog and the intensity of their chewing.
For power chewers, the long lasting bones and chews above will be the best choice. Dogs with smaller mouths and teeth who are more delicate chewers, our venison skins or lamb shoulder strips are great options, whilst the softer kangaroo jerky sticks make great dog chews for young puppies.
Allowing your dog a predetermined amount of chewing time before removing the chew and saving it for another day is helpful in several ways: it ensures that they’re not overworking their jaw muscles or consuming too many calories at once, it saves the special treats for when you need them to remain occupied, and it gives them something to look forward to.
