Frozen bones that are not messy?

[SheriS]

@Dr. Jeff and/or @Dr. Christina,
Any suggestions on the type of fresh, raw bone we can buy that won't end up being messy on Cooper's paws and on our floors?

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Frozen raw chicken necks work well.

I bet @GinnyW has other suggestions.

 

[GinnyW]

Well, actually any "raw, meaty bone" - our working definition in the raw feeding community - is going to be a bit messy; the idea, after all, is that they have enough meat on them to be totally consumeable. Rather than feed less-than-optimal, not so meaty bones, perhaps you can teach your dog to eat them in an area, say, way bigger than a placemat but smaller than a bathroom - We teach "On your mat" or "Place" or "Outside bone"....

And yes, on chicken necks, although these can be too small for many dogs. Sections of 4-6 vertebrae of turkey necks - or whole ones if your dog can handle them...We also get slabs of lamb ribs and slices of lamb neck from wholesalers. Chicken, duck and turkey feet are lovely, too. and there's a nice cut from a wholesaler called "duck frames": back, ribs, breastbone, most of the neck, all in one piece. Look for restaurant suppliers and make group orders.

 

[Dr. Christina]

Some do gs eat in the bathtub or shower stall when too cold out. Of course eating in the grass is the best!
Dr. Christina

 

[SheriS]

Well, actually any "raw, meaty bone" - our working definition in the raw feeding community - is going to be a bit messy; the idea, after all, is that they have enough meat on them to be totally consumeable. Rather than feed less-than-optimal, not so meaty bones, perhaps you can teach your dog to eat them in an area, say, way bigger than a placemat but smaller than a bathroom - We teach "On your mat" or "Place" or "Outside bone"....

And yes, on chicken necks, although these can be too small for many dogs. Sections of 4-6 vertebrae of turkey necks - or whole ones if your dog can handle them...We also get slabs of lamb ribs and slices of lamb neck from wholesalers. Chicken, duck and turkey feet are lovely, too. and there's a nice cut from a wholesaler called "duck frames": back, ribs, breastbone, most of the neck, all in one piece. Look for restaurant suppliers and make group orders.

@GinnyW Thank you for you insights. Wow, that's a lot of animal parts! I am wanting to give Cooper what he needs and at the same time, I'm having a little trouble reconciling bringing in all of these dead animal parts.

 

[GinnyW]

Yep, I know what you mean...About a hundred years ago, in another place and time, one of my friends who had lovely competition Danes said, "I used to think my hobby was dogs; now I know it's feeding dogs..."