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Someone suggested recently extending the freshness of bones by submerging them in water in the fridge...only for a day or so. Is this a good idea, Connie?
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Someone suggested recently extending the freshness of bones by submerging them in water in the fridge...only for a day or so. Is this a good idea, Connie?
Gosh, I don't know. I hadn't heard that.
Sounds like it might work, short-term.
I don't give recreational bones at all, so I'm afraid I'm not up on that. But I betcha someone here will know.
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I would have to go back and read my raw books, since I know I read it in one of them....yes, if you use recreational bones, you can prolong the life of them ONE TIME by placing the "unused" portion in a baggie or container full of water.
I do not do this as recreational bones are free to me so whatever they do not clean off, it gets thrown out once I see the dogs are leaving the bone alone. Usually 2 to 3 hours.
The bones are also really inexpensive as well.
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I guess what I have in mind more is a bone from a deer that was found free of meat in the wild. For example: the scapula bone my dog found and consumed this morning. It looked ok for her to have to gnaw on, but the next time I looked, it was nearly gone. The few pieces that were left looked sharp and now I'm worried I did the wrong thing by not taking it away. How much should I be freaking out if at all?
Even if it wasn't old you should probably stay away from any bones without meat on them. A meat slathered scapula would be a great meal.
I'm talkin' MEAT. On something like a shoulder blade, I want soooo much meat on there that I can't tell what shape the bone is.
How's your dog feel now? She might have some REALLY firm stools having eaten so much bone.
If she is acting fine then you shouldn't worry. Pay attention and make sure that everything stays normal. Don't freak unless she gives you a reason too.
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Even if it wasn't old you should probably stay away from any bones without meat on them. A meat slathered scapula would be a great meal.
I'm talkin' MEAT. On something like a shoulder blade, I want soooo much meat on there that I can't tell what shape the bone is.
How's your dog feel now? She might have some REALLY firm stools having eaten so much bone.
If she is acting fine then you shouldn't worry. Pay attention and make sure that everything stays normal. Don't freak unless she gives you a reason too.
I'm with Michael on all counts. And by "pay attention," I mean watching the poop for a while, as well as watching the dog for any signs of discomfort.
That is, make sure it's happening, and check for blood. You want to see formed poops to demonstrate lack of obstruction.
I'm also with Michael on not freaking out unless the dog gives you a reason to, because the odds against there being a big problem are really good.
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