Jan Williamson Webboard User Reg: 08-10-2005
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Yep, I would cut it into manageable chunks. Maybe an inch to an inch and a half for the little guy. You can freeze the other pieces and keep them for awhile that way. The butcher should be able to do it or I keep a SawsAll with a heavy duty blade at the house just for this purpose....
At nine weeks I would not let him have the larger bones for very long at one time. You can always take it away and put it in a ziplock and give it to him hours later or the next day. It hink you can soak it in water also to keep it moist.
I would not cut this into 1" or 1-1/2" pieces. Way too small to take a chance on. Let this little guy have at the big bone - his attention span is such that he won't stay at it for that long anyway. Yes, you can re-freeze if you want, or soak it in water for a day. After that (or if it stays out too long untouched), throw it away. I would definitely scoop out as much of the marrow as you can - you don't need anything further to cause soft stools, and this is a big culprit for many dogs.
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
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This pup is only 9 weeks old. I make the bones bigger as the dogs grow, but I also try and cut down on the amount of stuff I have in my fridge and freezers also (since I have five dogs on raw).
If the size makes anyone nervous they can always go bigger (IMHO size depends on age and the way the dog eats, if the dog is a gulper, make it bigger but if the dog eats nice and quiet you can go smaller). But with pups, too much of a "good thing" can cause havoc in the digestive system. Plus, I wouldn't think the weight of a big bone would be good for a pup this young to try and drag or carry around.
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Jan Williamson Webboard User Reg: 08-10-2005
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I think maybe we are confusing the issue somewhat. Are you talking about actually eating these bones? In my mind these are recreational bones only and factor very little into the dog's overall diet - gulper or not.
As far as too much weight, then simply give the bone to the dog only in his crate to limit the amount of room to drag it around in.
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
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No, not eating them, just "something to do" bones. Giving the bone in a crate is an option also but when the weather is nice here my dogs and are out in kennel runs.
3" to 4" bones are great for my Mals and the Bloodhound gets 4" to 6" recreationals. I mention gulpers because the Lab I have here thinks everything should be swallowed, therefore he gets the bigger recreationals also. hee hee, gotta love a Lab
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Wendy Lefebvre Webboard User Reg: 12-08-2005
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Hey Richard,
IMO I think if you cut the larger bone into 2 pieces that would be fine....I would rather let a pup have a bone that he can't fully fit into his mouth very well. Less chance of him possibly trying to swallow it(not that he could, but you wouldn't want him trying if you're not around, or close by) or cracking his teeth on it if he can't fully get his mouthg around it.
But DEFINATELY scoop out some of that marrow in there. Especially if your litte guys stools are already loose.
I scoop out alot of the marrow put it in a bag and freeze it. Then i either re-pack it into a recreational bone that has no more marrow in it, or use some of it to put in a kong. Not alot...just a bit for taste.
Oh, and the pumpkin works like a charm.
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I gave my pup a knuckle bone for the first time this weekend. Not a great choice for him. He gnawed away for an hour than threw up later He didn't eat the bone but I guess it was too rich or too fatty.
Larger marrow bones seem to work the best for my pup.
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He didn't eat the bone but I guess it was too rich or too fatty.
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