Raw bones are relatively safe for dogs. Raw bones are very pliable and will not splinter. Bones can become very brittle and even splinter when people cook them. Chicken and turkey bones are soft enough for dogs to completely chew and digest them.

Dogs are carnivores. They need raw meaty bones. They get their energy from fat, not from carbohydrates. Meaty bones can improve the health of your dog in many ways. Feeding your dog uncooked chicken bones, such as chicken necks and backs, Is feeding your dog raw meaty bones dangerous??

People think raw bones can splinter and crack and can cause severe internal damage to their dog. This is not true. are very healthy for your dog. Other raw bones, such as turkey necks, beef knuckles, and shank bones (marrow bones), provide good nutrition for dogs. In fact, raw bones help aid in dental hygiene! Raw knuckle bones are soft and allow dogs to scrape their teeth into the bone, cleaning food and tartar from their teeth. The pulling of the meat off the knuckles acts like dental floss and therefore cleans in between a dog's teeth. Clean teeth results in fresh breath. For a dog, a raw meaty bone is like Nature's toothbrush!  Dog's use their neck & shoulder muscles when they eat raw meaty bones. It's a great workout, keeps them strong, and adds to their overall health.

Raw bones such as shank bones and beef knuckles have nutrient-rich bone marrow. When your dog eats bones, your dog is receiving many of the nutrients that help produce blood and a healthy immune system. Bone marrow is a highly nutritious mix of blood forming nutrients including iron and copper. Raw bones also provide natural anti-oxidant/anti-aging factors including enzymes. Dogs get various minerals from raw bone, including calcium and phosphorus.