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Puppies and Real Bones

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Stopfighting · 13/09/2008 06:44

We have a lab puppy, 11 weeks old, and as she's so chewy and bitey I'm wondering if I should get her a butcher's bone.

Can one of you experienced dog owners please tell me if I should do this, or is she far too young?

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bethoo · 13/09/2008 07:44

too young there are toys designed for puppies

NatalieJaneIsPregnantAgain · 13/09/2008 07:54

She will be fine with any bones (including chicken!), as long as it's uncooked. You should never give cooked bones of any kind, to any dog.

Frozen (raw) chicken wings/pieces are really good for helping pups with their teeth, just be careful where you give them it, some pups can be messy with them.

percent · 13/09/2008 08:02

Stopfighting - I have reared my dog on the barf (bones and raw food) diet.There's lots of information online if you want to google it. He had raw bones from the minute I brought him home at 8 weeks old.He never chewed anything in the home as (very unusual for a Boxer) he always had a recreational bone available.
He is now 6 years old, in fabulous, healthy conditon and has beautiful white teeth.
I would never feed dog food again.
As long as the bone is raw, it will be fine to give to your puppy. Just don't give her a cooked one, they are more likely to splinter.

Stopfighting · 13/09/2008 20:37

Thanks for respones.

Percent, can she be left unsupervised with a bone?

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Alambil · 13/09/2008 23:11

Cardboard boxes are fun for pups too - and cheaper!

choccynutter · 28/09/2008 22:49

my dogs hve been raised on barf diet too she'll be fine its good for them and yes she can be left alone we give our newest doggie member a bone at night as she gets very bord and wakes the other one too play or us the bone keeps her her happy so we are all happy

hercules1 · 30/09/2008 07:03

Give her some raw chicken wings. We are barf fans too. Much smaller poos and less smelly urine.

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