Can dogs eat Deer bones?

can dogs have deer bones

Yes

Benefits

health-benefits

Deer bones, or Venison bones, are good durable chews for dogs and are a natural source of calcium.
Deer bones contain nutrients that help strengthen a dog's immune system.
Chewing on deer bones also helps clean teeth and gums and improve dogs' dental health.
Deer bones are a good alternative to dogs that are allergic to common animal proteins.

Risks

health-risks

Cooked deer bones can get brittle and break off into sharp pieces; they can damage a dog's mouth, teeth, and digestive tract.

health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions

Deer bones are best given to dogs raw; you can also get air-dried deer bones or venison marrow bones from the pet store.
Always supervise your dog when feeding bones.
Alternatively, you can make bone broth using the deer bones and add the broth to your dog's food for him to benefit from the nutrients.
If your dog's diet already has complete calcium, limit edible bones or only feed them as occasional treats.
Always remove the bones after your dog's eating session.

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