Dog Bones

Dog bones provide a healthy way for your dog to exercise instinctive natural chewing habits. Natural dog bones can also provide healthy fats and nutrients as a delicious complement to a balanced diet. The hard texture of real bones for dogs helps clean teeth and promotes healthy gums and fresher breath, too. Providing your dog with a natural bone chew can also help redirect destructive chewing behaviours and protect things like furniture and shoes.

Choose from a variety of delicious dog bone varieties, including:
• Beef dog bones: Bones from the shank, shin, knuckle, or rib area make a satisfying chew for your pup
• Pork bones: Ham bones and other shapes and tastes dogs love
• Marrow bones: Include the tasty and nutritious bone marrow dogs go wild over
• Filled bones: Stuffed with tasty peanut butter or other treats
• Cooked bones: Roasted or smoked for added flavour

Bones for dogs come in a variety of sizes, so be sure to get the right one for your pup to ensure healthy, safe chewing. To prevent a choking hazard, choose a bone that’s big enough—roughly the size of your dog’s head or muzzle—and never give your dog a bone that can fit entirely in his mouth. Chewy has a great selection of dog bones of all sizes and types—once you find one your buddy likes, set it to Autoship to make sure you always have one at the ready!

FAQ

What are natural dog bones?
Natural dog bones are real bones—usually from beef or pork—that you give your dog as a healthy and nutritious chew. Some of the most popular natural bones for dogs come from the femur or shank, and they may include marrow in the middle for added flavour and aroma. Many dog bones are slow-roasted or even smoked to preserve flavour, while others are filled with tasty treats for your pup. Try a few different types and see which ones your buddy likes best.

Do vets recommend bones for dogs?
Some vets do not recommend bones for dogs due to risks like tooth damage and accidental bone fragment ingestion. Other vets may tell you they’re okay as an occasional treat, as long as your dog is well-supervised and you only give them a bone prepared specifically for dogs. Giving your dog real raw meat bones from the table is not generally recommended due to the potential for pathogenic bacteria. And you should never give your dog a turkey or chicken bone, as these present a serious choking hazard.

How are dog bones made?
Dog bones are made by simply taking the bones of cattle, pork, or other large animals whole or slicing them into large pieces. The bones are then usually either roasted or otherwise cooked, although some are simply cleaned and served raw.

How often should I give my dog a bone?
You should give your dog a bone as often as your vet recommends. Many experts advise giving a bone once or twice a week and only leaving it down for 10-20 minutes at a time. Always supervise your dog closely during chewing sessions and quickly discard any bones that look broken or splintered.