Black and tartar-filled teeth Moka had. I share with you the serious mistake of letting things slide.
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Can I give bones to my dog? Yes, you can. However, it is important to know which bones you can give and which ones can be dangerous.
In this article, we cover topics such as:
- Why it took me so long to give her a bone and the problems that brought
- What type of bones NOT to give your dog
- Which bones are good for your dog
- Precautions when giving a bone
- Advantages of giving a bone to your dog
I tried brushing her teeth to see if it would improve, but it didn’t change anything.
She had so much tartar that I was already considering taking her to the vet. But of course, I didn’t want to have her put to sleep just to have white teeth.
Several points:
- Tartar on the teeth damages the gums, to the point of bleeding.
- Anesthetizing the dog carries high risks, avoid it as much as you can.
- A BARF diet (raw natural) doesn’t always eliminate tartar, especially if you give the food minced.
The thing is, I didn’t dare give her bones because she’s so rough that I was afraid she’d swallow or choke on them. (After so many traumas with the vet when she was a puppy, now I like to avoid the doctor’s visit.)
And on the other hand, I was disgusted at having to clean the entire floor of the house every time I gave her a raw bone.
Not pork bones, not chicken either, fish without bones, cooked, raw.
So I spent years without giving her a bone. I’ve tried other things like leather ones, etc. But none solved the tartar problem, and she devoured them almost without chewing.
But the problem is that you normalize it… And with weeks, months, and years, I got used to seeing her teeth with tartar.
I WAITED YEARS TO GIVE HER A COW BONE!
It wasn’t until a month ago that I finally said enough, I’m going to give her a bone and if I end up in the emergency room, tough luck. I’ll supervise very well how she eats it.
Three weeks ago… I went, bought the bones and… TA DAHHH!!
Nothing bad happened, it was all in my fears. Fears accumulated and reinforced by my bad experiences with Moka.
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Cow femur bones: The safest and most durable for chewing
And with just one bone, all the years of tartar disappeared. That day her gums bled – which is normal after this tartar crust (Video 1)
Now I give her one every two weeks.
⚠️ IMPORTANT⚠️
- Cow femur bone only, RAW.
- Frozen for a minimum of 72 hours before giving it
- The bone should ideally be 2 times the size of its mouth (so it doesn’t swallow it)
- No sharp edges or protruding parts!
- Always give it to her if you can supervise her while she chews it
- Don’t leave it on for more than 30/50 min
- If your dog growls or bites for food, first hire a trainer
- They are available in markets. In Argentina, in any neighborhood butcher’s shop, obviously.
- They weigh a few kilos, take the cart with you 🤣
Advantages:
- Mental wear
- Works chewing
- Moment of calm
- To tolerate environments that normally give her anxiety or fear
- It’s good for teeth and gums
What do you give your dog for their oral health?
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