{"id":10582,"date":"2022-03-25T06:42:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-bones-are-safe-for-puppies\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:42:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:47","slug":"what-bones-are-safe-for-puppies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-bones-are-safe-for-puppies\/","title":{"rendered":"What bones are safe for puppies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-bones-are-safe-for-puppies\/#What_bones_are_safe_for_puppies\" title=\"What bones are safe for puppies?\">What bones are safe for puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-bones-are-safe-for-puppies\/#Can_you_give_puppies_bones_to_chew\" title=\"Can you give puppies bones to chew?\">Can you give puppies bones to chew?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-bones-are-safe-for-puppies\/#What_is_the_safest_bone_for_a_puppy_to_chew_on\" title=\"What is the safest bone for a puppy to chew on?\">What is the safest bone for a puppy to chew on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-bones-are-safe-for-puppies\/#Is_it_OK_to_give_a_puppy_a_bone\" title=\"Is it OK to give a puppy a bone?\">Is it OK to give a puppy a bone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_bones_are_safe_for_puppies\"><\/span>What bones are safe for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raw bones are considered safer than home-cooked because they don&#8217;t splinter as easily. Raw bones like chicken, turkey, lamb, beef, or even oxtail can be safer bone options for your pet. Unlike home-cooked bones which are drained of their nutrients, raw bones can be a natural source of calcium and phosphorus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_puppies_bones_to_chew\"><\/span>Can you give puppies bones to chew?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although each dog breed matures at a different rate, <b>puppies should avoid chewing on bones until they&#8217;re at least 4 to 6 months old. Puppy teeth are sharper and more fragile than those of an adult, and they can damage their teeth and risk choking if they&#8217;re given bones before they&#8217;re ready.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_safest_bone_for_a_puppy_to_chew_on\"><\/span>What is the safest bone for a puppy to chew on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. <b>Nylabone Healthy Puppy Chew Treats  Best Overall. The Nylabone Healthy Edibles Puppy Chew Treats are our choice for the best overall dog bones for puppies. These bones come in several flavors, including turkey and sweet potato, and lamb and apple, are specifically designed for puppies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_give_a_puppy_a_bone\"><\/span>Is it OK to give a puppy a bone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you do choose to offer bones to your puppy, <b>they should always be raw and introduced gradually. The bone must be large enough so that the puppy cannot fit the whole bone in their mouth or swallow the bone whole.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What bones are safe for puppies?Can you give puppies bones to chew?What is the safest bone for a puppy to chew on?Is it OK to give a puppy a bone? What bones are safe for puppies? Raw bones are considered safer than home-cooked because they don&#8217;t splinter as easily. 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