RAW MEATY BONES 6 PK

Give your dog an extra special treat with our meaty dog bones. They provide a mighty taste and they are great for their teeth. Bones and bone marrow also contain plenty of vitamin D and vitamin B12, both of which are important for immune health. Glucosamine and chondroitin are also found in bones and bone marrow. Including these substances in your dog's diet has been found to improve mobility, joint health, and reduce inflammation. These RAW MEATY BONES are far healthier for your pooch than the nylabones, cooked bones or smoked bones your will find in the store. 

Raw Bones Provide Essential Minerals and Vitamins

Bones are made up of a framework of collagen that is strengthened by calcium phosphate. All three of these nutrients are vital to the long-term health of your pooch. Collagen is a type of protein that is used throughout the body to provide elasticity to different tissues. In addition to bones, collagen is found in very high amounts in joint tissue and skin. In fact, one-third of all the protein in the body is collagen. This vital protein is made within the body by combining several amino acids. It can also be gained by eating high-collagen foods such as raw meaty bones. Calcium is the second most abundant nutrient found in bones. As any aging woman knows, this mineral is essential for bone health. Calcium also plays a vital role in heart health, muscle function, and nerve function. In addition, there is growing evidence that optimal calcium intake may even play a role in protecting against cancer. Like calcium, phosphorus is essential for normal muscle and nerve function and a necessary building block for strong bones. It is also vital for cell energy metabolism and DNA formation.

If you’ve ever tried feeding your dog a homemade diet, then you probably know the importance of balancing calcium and phosphorus intake. When dogs consume too much phosphorus and not enough calcium, their bodies rob their bones of calcium to make up the difference. This causes a cascade of problems, from abnormal growth to kidney disease. To avoid this, your dog needs to consume about as much or slightly less phosphorus than calcium. Phosphorus is plentiful in muscle meat and is found in even higher amounts in organ meats. Calcium, on the other hand, is found only in very small amounts in meat. Bone, however, has about twice as much calcium in it as phosphorus. So, by including plenty of raw bones in your dog's diet, you can easily match the amount of phosphorus consumed in the standard raw meat diet with this natural form of calcium. If you feed a commercial diet, the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the diet has already been optimized. In this case, the excess calcium gained from eating bones will pass through the intestines and should not cause any issues with mineral imbalance.

Raw Bones Improve Dental Health

All that calcium in bones is also vital for dental health in dogs. But the capacity of raw bones for improving dental health goes far beyond their mineral concentration. The act of gnawing large recreational raw bones helps scrape plaque from teeth, essentially polishing those pearly whites and reducing the number of places bad bacteria can flourish in the mouth. The motion of chewing also stimulates blood flow in the gums, which helps bring white blood cells and antioxidants to the tissue around teeth. This allows the body to destroy pathogens before they have a chance to establish an infection. Chewing raw bones also stimulates saliva production. Like blood, saliva contains aspects of the immune system that can kill pathogens before they have a chance to establish. The more bones your dog chews, the more saliva they will produce and the cleaner their teeth will get. Which, in turn, leads to healthier saliva. This feedback loop combined with the mechanical cleansing aspect of chewing raw bones leads to improved dog oral health.

Raw Bones Support Healthy Digestion

The mouth is the first stop in the digestive tract, so it is no surprise that improved oral health also affects the health of your dog's digestive system. But the impact bones have on digestion goes far beyond that. Feeding raw bones also has a significant impact on the gut microbiome of dogs. Studies have found that raw-fed dogs have higher concentrations of various microbes in their intestines and lower stomach pH, which helps kill pathogens and dissolve swallowed bones easier, than dogs fed commercial diets. These good bacteria play a substantial role in controlling the growth of common pathogens like e.Coli and salmonella. On the back end, bones can help improve stool quality and consistency. Unlike omnivores and herbivores, which have evolved to use plant fiber as a means to regulate digestion, carnivores rely on the fibrous quality of bones to firm up fecal matter and keep them regular. Adding bones to your dog’s diet (after introducing them gradually) can help with both diarrhea and constipation.

Raw Bones Provide a Biologically Appropriate Energy Outlet

One of the most important impacts of adding raw meaty bones to a dog’s diet has nothing to do with their internal health. Dogs are born chewers. Anyone who has ever owned a puppy can attest to that. Raw bones provide a safe, natural, and appropriate outlet for all that chewing energy. But, unlike traditional chew toys, bones go beyond just exercising your dog’s jaws. The tactile sensation combined with the taste and smell help stimulate your dog in multiple ways. This leads to a dog that is both physically and mentally tired after a long bout of bone chewing. Introducing your dog to raw bones early on in their life can help keep their teeth off your furniture and on something that will help them grow stronger and healthier.

Bones are approximately 3"x2-2.5" in size.  Although Size Can Vary.

Always monitor your pet when giving treats, bones, or chews. Pet owners assume full liability with the use of this or any other natural bone product.