Many people think that bones are the favorite of dogs. Some parents who raise dogs usually think that eating bones is very helpful to their dogs. They think that it can not only make them full and grind their teeth, but also increase the relationship between them and their beloved pets. of intimacy. But are meat bones really dogs’ favorite? Should dogs be fed bones regularly?

In fact, bones are not dogs’ favorite food. They just use bones as toys to kill time. Because pets get the most pleasure from biting. In fact, dogs’ teeth are just like ours. They will not grow back after a certain stage, so they don’t need to grind their teeth. The bones are broken by them. The fragments may even get stuck in their throats, causing health risks. In addition to staple food, there is actually no need to add too much calcium. The calcium content of pets will be controlled by their own functions. Artificial addition is not necessarily a good thing. In fact, the calcium in the bones is difficult to be digested and directly absorbed by the dog's gastrointestinal tract, and most of it is excreted with the feces.

Please remember that the following bones cannot be fed

1. Long bones of poultry: Long bones refer to the relatively long bones in the legs and wings. The bones are hollow, so the bones are prone to sharp bevels when broken into pieces, which can easily injure the dog's mouth and esophagus. , when dogs chew it, the small hard fragments can still injure the dog’s digestive system.

2. Bones in the neck of poultry: These bones can easily cause esophageal infarction in dogs, especially for larger dogs. If the food is swallowed without chewing it properly, it will easily cause infarction and endanger the health of the pet.

3. Pig bones or beef and mutton bones with joints: It is best not to let dogs chew large bones with joints. The joints are connected by ligaments. When dogs chew, the teeth can easily get embedded in the bones, causing the teeth to break. .

When feeding bones on a daily basis, owners should always pay attention and observe their pets more while they are eating to prevent them from accidentally causing infarction or getting stuck. Don’t panic when they get stuck, take them out in time, and rush in time if conditions permit. Go to the pet hospital and perform regular oral examinations and care on your pet.