#Number 6 : Bones

Dogs and bones are like macaroni and cheese they just go hand in hand we’re not saying you can’t give spot a big juicy bone that you are in fact you absolutely should bones are a great source of minerals and nutrients for your canine companion plus the act of chewing stimulates saliva enzymes which helps prevent gum disease and plaque buildup on the teeth you just have to be careful which types of bones you’re going to give your dog according to the American Kennel Club poultry bones like chicken or turkey as well as pork bones and any cooked bones are strictly forbidden these types splinter into shards that can not only choke a dog but also do serious damage to its mouth throat or intestines most vets agree that raw meat bones are okay but you should still supervise your dog while it chews on one don’t let your dog chew on a bone for more than 15 minutes after that put it in the fridge until the next time you give it to your pooch throw any raw bones away after three or four days size is also important the bones should be larger than the length of your dog’s muzzle otherwise it presents a choking hazard if swallowed whole since any bone can break into dangerous shards when shoot on enough a lot of dog owners feel it’s not worth the risk you can always give your pup high quality nutrient-rich dog food good dental shoes and regular teeth brushing to replace what bone chewing provides but still bones are not you should be doing all these things anyway.