| Most vets and dog experts will tell you to stay | | | | dangerous mix and should be avoided. But if and |
| with one dog food and wean your dog off the old | | | | only if, you are very careful, chicken bones can |
| one if you start a new one. Contrary to the belief | | | | be a safe and wonderful treat for your dog. DO |
| that dogs don't care about variety, variety may | | | | THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!If you do try this, |
| just be what your dog needs. I know my dog | | | | you should start with drumstick bones. You should |
| gets tired of the same old food after a while. | | | | not start off by just throwing a bone to your |
| Also, I believe there is nothing wrong with mixing | | | | dog. At first, hold the bone to them and let them |
| in some table scraps with dry kibble. I would even | | | | chew off the ends only. Hold it so your fingers |
| recommend it if the food (for example is meat or | | | | are blocking the middle portion and let them have |
| chicken) is cooked by itself and no oil or flavoring | | | | one bite. Feel the middle of the bone. If it is hard |
| added. Chopped up raw or cooked vegetables is | | | | or if the bone splinters when the dog bites it, |
| an excellent addition, as is a tablespoon of rice | | | | don't give the rest of it. If it feels soft, let him |
| each meal for your dog's health. You will be | | | | have another bite and watch to see if he chews |
| surprised at how much your dog will enjoy | | | | it very well. If he doesn't and just swallows it, |
| vegetables. If he doesn't eat it, it may not be | | | | don't give it again. This cannot be taught. The dog |
| chopped up finely enough.Dry dog food is a must | | | | should instinctively chew it well. Never leave a dog |
| for healthy teeth and digestive tract. Canned dog | | | | a bone unsupervised and be ready at any time to |
| food and scraps should never be an option. Mix | | | | stick your finger in their mouth and swipe it out if |
| canned and dry food if necessary. If the dog only | | | | they start to choke on it. If that doesn't work, |
| picks out the canned food or scraps, leave the | | | | try to get them to drink water or give them |
| left over food out. If the dog is hungry enough, | | | | some food you know they will eat and this should |
| he will eventually eat it. If he consistently leaves | | | | unblock it.If you have a small dog or have a |
| the food, check the ingredients to see if corn is | | | | certain breed, chicken bones may not be for |
| listed first. If it is, you may need to upgrade to | | | | them. In time, you will feel comfortable giving |
| another variety like lamb and rice for a healthy | | | | different types of chicken bones to your dog and |
| dog.Dogs and chickens bones in most cases are a | | | | it will be one happy camper and healthy dog. |