For many years, feeding bones to dogs has long been a debated and contentious issue between pet owners and veterinarians. The inherent dangers have been well publicised, and so have the many health benefits that chewing on a hearty bone provides mans best friend. As with all things in life there are risks, but there are far greater risks in life than feeding raw bone to your dog. There are greater chances of your dog dying from cancer, getting hit by a car or poisoning.

Dogs for many thousands of years have been gnawing on bones. It's an inherent activity that is central to their natural behavior. Chewing on bones not only stimulates the muscles in the jaw, but develops them, making them stronger. With their powerful jaws and strong teeth, dogs are able to crush the bone into amounts that are easily swallowed. The acid in the stomach partially breaks down the bone and releases the beneficial calcium and phosphorus to strengthen and maintain it's own bones. The waste is easily passed.

Bones, once cooked, become brittle and splinter when crushed. If you feed your dog cooked bones, the splintered bone fragments could easily pierce the digestive tract causing serious injury or even death when swallowed.