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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze  Get some opinions from a few Vets. about feeding chicken bones raw or cooked. They do splinter. I'm still wondering what benefit a dog gets from raw chicken and bones that they can't safely get from other natural foods and calcium. |
One of the biggest benefits you will see is how much it cleans their teeth. It's truly amazing! Even my vet has remarked on how clean Zoe's teeth are and my collie is 11 1/2 years old and was fed a kibble fed diet for her first 11 years and her teeth were awful! They have improved so much since we started the raw diet last April, although I can't say they are white and sparkling, I've definately seen a big improvement! Plus their coats are healthy and shiny, they are truly happier when they eat!Even relatives who hadn't seen my dogs in awhile have noticed how much better they look. That alone is good enough for me! As for raw bones and splintering.... before cooking the bones are pliable and I even see the difference just when I cut them up with my kitchen shears. I would never be able to cut thru cooked chicken bones like that. I must say though that while a chicken wing is ok if you want to give it a try, a chicken wing is not good for an everyday meal as it has too much bone and too little meat.
Good luck and I'm happy to answer any questions about PMR diets!