Raw Meaty Bones

🐾 The Importance of Canine Dental Health

We are a nation of dog lovers, yet dental care often gets overlooked. Gum disease in UK dogs is widespread—largely due to carb-heavy, sugary diets and ineffective dental products. Bad breath could be a sign of gum disease or even gut health issues.

🦷 Understanding Plaque & Tartar

Plaque accumulates on teeth, and when left untreated, it hardens into tartar, making removal much harder.

For expert dental care tips, check out Dental Hygiene - discover how raw meaty bones support natural cleaning! (Note: Raw bones complement, but do not replace, brushing with a dog-safe toothpaste.)

🦴 Benefits of Raw Meaty Bones

Chewing on a raw meaty bone:

✔️ Releases dopamine, promoting calmness

✔️ Encourages natural behavior

✔️ Provides calcium, roughage, marrow, zinc, selenium, magnesium, fats, and vitamins

✔️ Supports joint health with glucosamine & chondroitin

🍖 The Role of Bones in Raw Diets

Most raw pet food contains bones, though some offerings are boneless. The standard raw food ratio is:

• 80% meat

• 10% bone

• 5% liver

• 5% other organs

Once your dog transitions to raw feeding (see our Transition Guide), start exploring different foods! Use our Bone Calculator to determine the exact amount of bone in their diet.

💡 Monitoring stools is essential! If stools are too firm, reduce bone intake. If too loose, add bone. Mother Nature’s toothbrush—a raw meaty bone—can help keep their teeth clean naturally!

⚠️ Bones to Avoid

Some raw feeders may disagree, but our group recommends avoiding:

❌ Marrow bones

❌ Weight-bearing bones

❌ Beef bones

❌ Cooked bones (Always avoid!)

These bones are too hard, risking dental damage, or prone to splintering, posing a health hazard.

⁉️ Safe Bones to Feed

Bone choices vary based on breed, age, and size—feeding appropriate bones is crucial for safety.

🐾 Small breeds & puppies (up to 10kg):

• Chicken necks, wings, feet

• Duck feet

🐾 Medium breeds (10-25kg):

• Duck necks & feet

• Chicken carcasses & thighs

• Turkey wings

🐾 Large breeds (25-40kg):

• Lamb ribs & neck

• Venison ribs

• Goat ribs

• Chicken & duck carcasses

• Turkey wings

🐾 Giant breeds (40+kg:

• Venison & turkey necks

• Goat & lamb ribs

• Chicken & duck carcasses

  
  

⚠️ Feeding Guidelines

✅ Be prepared with boneless food in case of stool imbalance

✅ Hold the bone (if safe to do so) to encourage chewing

✅ Frozen bones can be offered if your dog tolerates cold food

✅ Always supervise when feeding raw meaty bones

✅ Ensure fresh, clean drinking water is available

✅ If cutting bones, use a mallet & sharp knife—no sharp edges!

🐾 As you advance in your raw feeding journey, explore new bones, but use this guide for size reference and safety.

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