Smoked Bones??

[Mary's Mama]

I am new to this real bone thing and I am having trouble finding raw bones. None of the stores around here cut their own meat, and I can't find a traditional butcher. But at the pet store they had smoked marrow bones. I bought one just to see what would happen. Of course she loves it, but she was able to break pieces off. So now I am in the splinter limbo, and I took it away until I get further input. I dont know if the smoking is enough cooking to make the bone splinter bad. It sounded like she was able to chew up the pieces she broke off. So does anyone know, should she be able to eat the smoked bone just like a raw bone, or does smoked bones fall into the cooked and dangerous category??

[RR]

Used to give mine smoked bones long ago before realizing how dangerous they are. Some would be find, others would splinter. To smoke they use nitrates and chemicals which are not good for dogs. Mine are just as happy with the raw bones.

Go to your grocery store and ask the meat cutter for femur bones and knuckle bones. People use them for soup bones so most grocery stores do keep them in stock you just have to look carefully.

Another option is to visit your pet supply store, many are now carrying raw meat and bones through Raw food companies. You can also do an internet search for retailers in your area.