Beef knuckle for boxers?

Liz & Ricki · 01-03-2013, 01:47 PM

Hi

Ok, stupid question time!!!!

I gave Ricki roast beef knuckle from the pet shop today to keep him occupied whilst I went out.

Is it ok for him? It looks to me like the bones crumble, can he swallow them? I've just taken it all away from him just in case.

Can any one help?

Thanks

Liz

2manydogs · 01-03-2013, 01:55 PM

Stay away from these treats. Cooked bones are dangerous and can splinter. Feeding knuckles Raw is much safer.

Liz & Ricki · 01-03-2013, 01:57 PM

Ok thanks!

That's a shame, he loved it!

sasasola · 01-03-2013, 02:03 PM

Is the bone cooked? If so then it's a no no, otherwise it's fine.

Bosley'sMom · 01-03-2013, 02:23 PM

Liz, just buy the same bones at the grocery store and give them to him raw. He will like them just as much if not better

Liz & Ricki · 01-03-2013, 03:03 PM

Ok will do!

This is probably another silly question....

If they are dangerous then why do the pet stores sell them?

Liz

Wyatts_Momma · 01-03-2013, 04:06 PM

I buy them for Wyatt. They are sterilized...is this the same as being cooked? And they don't splinter at all.

**Mom2Rocky** · 01-03-2013, 04:33 PM

I won't buy cooked knuckles from the pet stores because they tend to splinter. However, my local meat market sells slow smoked knuckles.. They never splinter, they crumble into small pieces..... I feel they are safe and give them, but they are the only cooked bone I'll give.

01-03-2013, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Liz & Ricki Intermediate User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 31	Beef knuckle for boxers? Hi Ok, stupid question time!!!! I gave Ricki roast beef knuckle from the pet shop today to keep him occupied whilst I went out. Is it ok for him? It looks to me like the bones crumble, can he swallow them? I've just taken it all away from him just in case. Can any one help? Thanks Liz

01-03-2013, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
2manydogs BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts: 4,254	Stay away from these treats. Cooked bones are dangerous and can splinter. Feeding knuckles Raw is much safer. __________________ Kari ~ Keeper, servant and mommy to the following crew Proudly Raw fed since 2010

01-03-2013, 02:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
sasasola BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 2,023	Is the bone cooked? If so then it's a no no, otherwise it's fine. __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty

01-03-2013, 02:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bosley'sMom BoxerForums Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 2,910	Liz, just buy the same bones at the grocery store and give them to him raw. He will like them just as much if not better __________________ Valerie Bosley's Mom* DOB 02-11-10*

01-03-2013, 04:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mom2Rocky Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,122	I won't buy cooked knuckles from the pet stores because they tend to splinter. However, my local meat market sells slow smoked knuckles.. They never splinter, they crumble into small pieces..... I feel they are safe and give them, but they are the only cooked bone I'll give. __________________ Rocky NA, NAP, NJP, NCC, OJC, O-NJC, O-NAC, TG-N, TN-N, CGC - 11/07/09 Wild River Boxers Find us on Facebook Scentsy purchases benefit Boxer Rescue! Proceeds are donated if you are a member of BF and make a purchase through my website! My Scentsy Website**

01-03-2013, 01:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Liz & Ricki Intermediate User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 31	Ok thanks! That's a shame, he loved it!

01-03-2013, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Liz & Ricki Intermediate User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 31	Ok will do! This is probably another silly question.... If they are dangerous then why do the pet stores sell them? Liz

01-03-2013, 04:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wyatts_Momma Advanced User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Newton, PA Posts: 1,051	I buy them for Wyatt. They are sterilized...is this the same as being cooked? And they don't splinter at all.

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