The benefits of dog chewing bones are mainly to help dogs grind their teeth, reduce bad breath, supplement calcium, reduce destructive power, etc. But owners should also pay attention to choosing relatively large bones for dogs to chew, such as large bones from pigs, cows, and sheep. Chicken bones or fish bones cannot be used to prevent dogs from swallowing them quickly, causing esophageal obstruction or even blockage. It's a scratch on the intestines. At the same time, you should also be careful not to chew your dog for too long. Generally, you can chew it for about 20-40 minutes at a time.
1. Help dogs grind their teeth
The teeth grinding period of dogs is generally between 3 and 8 months old. Due to the hard texture of bones, dogs can grind their teeth by chewing bones during this period, and Promotes the growth of teeth, can also exercise the dog's biting ability, and increase the dog's chewing function. However, it is not recommended to feed dogs small and sharp bones to avoid scratching or blocking the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract.
2. Reduce bad breath
When dogs chew bones, they will rub the surface of the teeth, increase the cleaning of the teeth, reduce the production of dental calculus in the dog, and keep the inside of the mouth Clean and reduce the smell of dog's mouth. Of course, if possible, the owner can also switch to a dog snack that can grind teeth, which can also remove bad breath and prevent dental calculus!
3. Calcium supplementation
Bone contains a lot of calcium, so chewing bones can also supplement calcium to a certain extent. But if you want to supplement calcium for your dog, it is recommended to take calcium supplements directly as the most effective.
4. Reduce destructive power
A dog chewing bones can also divert its attention and reduce its destructive power at home, especially for energetic dogs like huskies.