We have all had a giggle at the sight of a dog trying to carry a stick as big as a log, unsuccessfully, but refusing to leave the treasure behind…. Well, the same rule loosely applies with feeding and treating Buster with bones!
Bones are one of the best ways to treat, occupy and reward your pooch. One of the main reasons for “giving a dog a bone” is all about avoiding the dreaded dentist. Bones are nature’s toothbrushes, but ones your pooch will actually enjoy. Without regular ‘brushing’ (our code for chew time), your pooch will at some stage later on, need expensive dental treatment. So to save the pain later, we encourage some pleasure now.
The question with bones is, does size really matter?
Some little tackers have big eyes, big tummies and no fear, so will attack any bone, even if it is too heavy to move themselves. The important thing with this is their ability to chew it and get their mouth around the hard parts, to use their back teeth as well as front and gnaw away for hours… or days if you let them!
Some larger breeds may be fine diners, so prefer to enjoy a smaller bone while listening to Barkhoven’s 9th symphony. The important thing to consider, is that the smaller bones may not do the job of reaching the entire jawline or all of Buster’s teeth.
Smaller bones can sometimes also be crushed by bigger dogs with powerful jaws, so even though your dog may prefer a certain size bone, what may be best for them to get the most benefit will differ.
You will get to know quickly if your breed has a particularly strong jaw, such as Rottweilers or Staffies, or if you have a pooch that doesn’t stop to take a breath and more so resembles a Hoover when eating, than a dog.
Eating habits are just as important as the type of meal, treat or bone put in front of Buster!
Of course, common sense should always apply when treating, and we always recommend feeding and treating under supervision.
