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by k9neiko on 03 December 2006 - 01:12
Hi! I would like any input on feeding deer bones.--With hunting season in several butchers in my area have an abundance of deer bones--is it ok to feed them to my shepherds??? Thanks
by GSDfan on 03 December 2006 - 01:12
yes, if they're not cooked...only raw bones.
by k9neiko on 03 December 2006 - 01:12
Which bones of the deer are the best ones to feed??
by 4pack on 03 December 2006 - 01:12
Same as beef, larger hard ones that are less likely to split or get lodged in their throat or splinter.
by Bob-O on 03 December 2006 - 01:12
The best bones will probably be short leg bones. Deer tend to be much ligher of course than beef or pork bones, so upper leg bones may be okay.
Bob-O
by animules on 03 December 2006 - 01:12
The ones you don't want to let your dog chew on, simmer into a broth and add to their food.
by BabyEagle4U on 03 December 2006 - 01:12
I do. Throw them on the smoke fire for a bit before you give them. Just enough to smoke the rawness out of the meat. I spray mine with liquid smoke and olive oil, just be sure not to cook the bone.
My brothers all hunt the mountain so deer this time of year is plentyfull, we don't waste too much. I package in air tight wrap and keep for the holidays.... then hand them out to family and friend dogs we visit. I've never had a problem with it this way.
by k9neiko on 03 December 2006 - 01:12
Thanks!!!!!
by jbrown on 03 December 2006 - 01:12
Hi all, Coming from a house of deer hunters i've given deer bones to my GSD and will not again. i found even raw splinter way to much. i do cut off as much meat and even fat to ground up to make dog jerky. You should see the eyes light up when training. Give bones if you wish but please watch your dogs close.
by Trailrider on 03 December 2006 - 01:12
I feed RAW and use alot of deer/ elk trim from the local butcher. I also give them some of the bones but IMO you should keep an eye on your dog(s) while they are recreational gnawing these bones. They do break easier than beef bones and are sharp looking (points) when they do break. It depends on the dog too. Some are content to gnaw away while others seem to need to devour the whole darn thing... I think all bones should be disposed of after a few hours before they can become dried out and easier for "pieces" to be ingested. Even when they are RAW if to much is eaten the dog can get impacted. Voice of experience talking...
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