Baby weens on their way to pick blackberries! What better way to end the day?
Dinner time! The weens got to enjoy a special treat today thanks to my friend who gifted us some steaks.
I know the idea of feeding raw meat, especially chicken bones seems sketch. Weāve been told chicken bones will splinter and hurt our dogs. Here is some info on feeding raw bones from BoldbyNature.com āYes, raw chicken bones are safe for dogs but there are a few things to keep in mind when feeding. Always ensure that you are supervising when feeding a whole bone. Dogs tend to get excited when theyāre given a bone and can be quick to chew or tear it apart. Being present helps avoid any physical problems that may occur, like choking. It is also important to avoid feeding your pet cooked bones. When cooked, chicken bones become very brittle and can splinter easily. This could potentially cause internal damage to the trachea, stomach, or esophagus if your dog ingests the small pieces. Raw chicken bones are good for dogs as they are a significant part of any raw food diet. Raw bones are rich in nutrients and provide your pup with calcium and phosphorus: two large contributors to an optimal raw food diet. According to pet nutrition enthusiast Krystn Janisse, dogs require calcium for more than just bone structure. It is also needed for blood coagulation, and muscle contraction and also has a significant effect on heart function. We typically recommend between 10-15% bone in a petās meal. Every dog is different, and since some dogs have trouble digesting bone, they may have better success with a lower bone percentage. Luckily, 10% is normally the standard across the board. When feeding a raw food diet, it is important to include bone in every meal to help balance out the minerals and nutrients. They are a great source of calcium, which benefits bone structure and helps firm up a dogās stool, too. Be careful with the amount you feed though, as thereās a fine line! If you do not feed enough bone, you may find your dog has loose stool, but if you feed too much, your dog could become constipated.ā
I just love the way she looks at him š
Tweenie We**ie Dachshunds
Nap time
Donāt even think about taking a nap in this house. Baby ween attack!