Okay, so this is sort of a continuation of my other ongoing thread (https://www.poodleforum.com/5-poodle-talk/266723-how-often-do-you-give-bullysticks.html), but I thought it deserved its own thread with a new title since it's now focusing more on raw bones than bully sticks.
Based on responses I received to the bully stick question, I'm now very interested in starting to feed raw meaty bones occasionally. We would still feed kibble for main meals, but I'm thinking maybe a chicken wing or leg or such once a week for the dental benefits. However, when I asked my hubby last night if he would be willing to try this, he said no, he's not comfortable feeding bones.
His next question is the reason I'm here...he then asked me why giving a chicken wing would be okay, when we take a bully stick away once it gets down to a couple inches, and I had no answer for that. What's the difference here? Why must I be careful to not let a bully stick get too small, but I can let a dog eat an entire chicken wing? Appreciate any more insight anyone can provide. DH wants me to ask the vet if she approves, but I know most conventional vets will say no so I really don't want to ask.
Based on responses I received to the bully stick question, I'm now very interested in starting to feed raw meaty bones occasionally. We would still feed kibble for main meals, but I'm thinking maybe a chicken wing or leg or such once a week for the dental benefits. However, when I asked my hubby last night if he would be willing to try this, he said no, he's not comfortable feeding bones.
His next question is the reason I'm here...he then asked me why giving a chicken wing would be okay, when we take a bully stick away once it gets down to a couple inches, and I had no answer for that. What's the difference here? Why must I be careful to not let a bully stick get too small, but I can let a dog eat an entire chicken wing? Appreciate any more insight anyone can provide. DH wants me to ask the vet if she approves, but I know most conventional vets will say no so I really don't want to ask.