Raw Meaty Bones

Feeding dogs raw meaty bones (RMBs) offers several health benefits, especially when included as part of a balanced raw diet. Here are the main advantages:

1. Dental Health

Natural teeth cleaning: Chewing on bones helps scrape off plaque and tartar.

Healthier gums: Promotes strong, pink gums and reduces bad breath.

2. Nutritional Value

Calcium & phosphorus: Essential for strong bones, joints, and teeth.

Bone marrow: Rich in nutrients like iron, zinc, and healthy fats.

Collagen & cartilage: Supports joint health and mobility.

3. Mental Stimulation

Reduces boredom: Chewing is a natural behavior that relieves stress and anxiety.

Prevents destructive chewing: Gives dogs a safe and satisfying outlet.

4. Improved Digestion

Stronger gut muscles: The act of tearing and chewing aids digestive system tone.

Firm stools: Bone content often results in smaller, firmer, and less smelly stools.

5. Muscle Development

Chewing activates neck, jaw, and shoulder muscles, especially in growing dogs.

Important Notes:

Always feed bones raw, never cooked (cooked bones can splinter).

Choose size-appropriate bones to avoid choking or tooth fractures.

Supervise your dog while eating RMBs

 

See below for safe Raw Meaty Bones based on dog size: 

Small Dogs (under 20 lbs / 9 kg)

Chicken wings

Chicken necks

Duck necks

Quail (whole or parts)

Rabbit ribs or legs (from small rabbits)

Tip: Avoid weight-bearing bones of larger animals like lamb or beef — they can break small teeth.

Medium Dogs (20–50 lbs / 9–23 kg)

Chicken frames (carcass)

Duck frames

Turkey necks

Rabbit legs or whole rabbit

Lamb ribs

Pork ribs (non-weight bearing and not too thick)

Tip: Turkey necks are great but monitor for gulping—cut if necessary.

Large Dogs (50+ lbs / 23+ kg)

Turkey backs or necks

Beef ribs (soft ends, not the hard weight-bearing parts)

Lamb necks or breast

Pork neck bones

Goat ribs or necks

Avoid: Weight-bearing bones from large animals (like beef femurs) unless used strictly for recreational chewing, not eating.

Recreational Chewing Bones (for cleaning teeth, not eating)

Beef knuckle bones (for large dogs only)

Beef marrow bones (frozen or thawed, but monitor to prevent tooth damage)

Elk or deer antlers (with caution; some dogs crack teeth)

 

Always supervise, and discard bones if they dry out or splinter. It is the owners responsibility to determine the suitability of RMB's for their own dog based and so owners should supervise. 

Please note some RMB's are not suitable for puppies.