the elasticity of my dogs....

**0rion** · 09-28-2008, 06:13 PM

butthole is going to be tested tomorrow. I just cut up some deer steaks to marinate and took out the bones and gave one to each dog. The young dog took his out in the yard to chew on. My old dog ate his whole. He's gonna be hating that tomorrow. He's gonna feel like nhrafirebird after a saturday night date with superchargedblackgto.

**Zapper2003** · 09-28-2008, 06:16 PM

**0rion** · 09-28-2008, 06:16 PM

derek is the one on the right

**c5z28** · 09-28-2008, 06:51 PM

it might help if you spoon with the dog to help him relax

thanks I can go to sleep now that I know your dog is about to take the biggest crap ever.

**Mr. Luos** · 09-28-2008, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Zapper2003

Which one of them got eaten?

**KahanaReef** · 09-28-2008, 07:53 PM

Poor Puppy

And... ya know, he won't have learned a dam thing either. He'll do it again if ya let him

**5.0THIS** · 09-28-2008, 09:23 PM

If the dog DOESNT shit, then he may have an intestinal blockage... in which case he'd need surgery to remove it. keep an eye on him.

**0rion** · 09-29-2008, 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by 5.0THIS

If the dog DOESNT shit, then he may have an intestinal blockage... in which case he'd need surgery to remove it. keep an eye on him.

I'll watch him but in all seriousness I think he'll be fine. The bone was about as big around as a quarter and maybe a half inch thick so I imagine it'll pass.....just might be a tad uncomfortable.

**Spaz** · 09-29-2008, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by 0rion

butthole is going to be tested tomorrow. I just cut up some deer steaks to marinate and took out the bones and gave one to each dog. The young dog took his out in the yard to chew on. My old dog ate his whole. He's gonna be hating that tomorrow. He's gonna feel like nhrafirebird after a saturday night date with superchargedblackgto.

my vet told me that all (rea) bones are bad for dogs... dogs don't chew them in to small enough peices before they swallow them and they can get stuck in the intestinal tract and cause infections and bleeding...

i learned this after a $1,400.00 vet bill...

**2002WS6TransAmT56** · 09-29-2008, 08:59 AM

My dog has eaten all kinds of bone, but he does chew them up a lot before swallowing. Dogs are carniovores, they are meant to eat meat and bone. Their digestive system is designed for it.

**Spaz** · 09-29-2008, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by 2002WS6TransAmT56

My dog has eaten all kinds of bone, but he does chew them up a lot before swallowing. Dogs are carniovores, they are meant to eat meat and bone. Their digestive system is designed for it.

meat... not bone...

**chuckie669** · 09-29-2008, 09:05 AM

My understanding is that dogs are made to eat the bones as well (as long as their raw, cooked bones can splinter). They've been crunching them up in nature for some time.

**Spaz** · 09-29-2008, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by chuckie669

My understanding is that dogs are made to eat the bones as well (as long as their raw, cooked bones can splinter). They've been crunching them up in nature for some time.

why wouldn't wolves devour the bones of a carcas aswell then???

**ls1camino** · 09-29-2008, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Spaz

why wouldn't wolves devour the bones of a carcas aswell then???

They gnaw on them for Calcium.

**Y2KArcticSS** · 09-29-2008, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by 2002WS6TransAmT56

My dog has eaten all kinds of bone, but he does chew them up a lot before swallowing. Dogs are carniovores, they are meant to eat meat and bone. Their digestive system is designed for it.

My dog eats diapers, shit, bugs, etc. if he sees them, but that doesn't mean it's good for him

That's why he gets beat if he eats anything but what I give him....my dog is a fuggin garbage disposal.

**5.0THIS** · 09-29-2008, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by 2002WS6TransAmT56

My dog has eaten all kinds of bone, but he does chew them up a lot before swallowing. Dogs are carniovores, they are meant to eat meat and bone. Their digestive system is designed for it.

Yeah... and lots of wild dogs/wolves etc die because they eat a bone and have an intestinal blockage.

And also, we're not talking about dogs in the wild sense. We're talking about domesticated animals. They shouldnt eat whole bones. Now yes, most of the time they may just pass them... but sometimes not. Many years ago I had a lab that ate and passed a piece of lava rock. Doesnt mean it was good for him, or that we let him do it again.

**Spaz** · 09-29-2008, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by 5.0THIS

Yeah... and lots of wild dogs/wolves etc die because they eat a bone and have an intestinal blockage.

And also, we're not talking about dogs in the wild sense. We're talking about domesticated animals. They shouldnt eat whole bones. Now yes, most of the time they may just pass them... but sometimes not. Many years ago I had a lab that ate and passed a piece of lava rock. Doesnt mean it was good for him, or that we let him do it again.

my puppy had an intestinal infection due to a piece of lodged bone... almoost took his life... the vet bill was expensive but more than worth it...

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 09-29-2008, 02:20 PM

Bones can also splinter in their mouth...I bet stitches in the mouth would be expensive. I heard only pork bones splinter though..

**Crimson Sin** · 09-29-2008, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Spaz

my vet told me that all (rea) bones are bad for dogs... dogs don't chew them in to small enough peices before they swallow them and they can get stuck in the intestinal tract and cause infections and bleeding...

i learned this after a $1,400.00 vet bill...

DAYUMN You LOVE that dog... Thats a whole helluva go fast parts..

**KahanaReef** · 09-29-2008, 05:07 PM

There are actually a lot of people who feed their dogs raw meat and bones for their total diet.

People have been doing it for years and swear by it. Some Vets also believe in this diet.

BARF. Yup, that is one term to describe one of these diets. There are many books and links for info on the "RAW" type diets for dogs and cats.

I myself have just never tried it. I feed a quality kibble and make a whole Chicken or Turkey Breast and wings every week to add to my dogs kibble along with a home made poultry stock/broth to mix in as well.

Raw bones will not splinter in a dogs digestive tract. However, swallowing anything too big can cause problems for any pup...

If anyone is interested in learning more, here is a link:
http://www.doggienews.com/lib/food/dog-barf.htm