Law Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 After another visit to my vet about Trixies teeth he has told me that I should be giving her a bone once a week. He suggested a flat bone with minimal fat eg. A rib bone that has been trimmed. So I went to all my surrounding butchers and none of them have been very helpful, they pretty much say we have briskit bones and thats it. One actually decided to argue with me as to why I would need a flat bone with minimal fat! I told him I tend to trust my vet not the local butcher on these matters. Anywho does anyone have any suggestions on what sort of bone I should be asking for? I don’t mind paying exta to get it and does anyone know of a good butcher in Melbournes Eastern Suburbs that would be able to supply it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogs4Fun Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Ask for lamb flaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Yep, lamb flaps are the ribs. Beef frames are good - they are the cows' vertebrae. Talk to a good butcher and they should be able to give you something suitable. Edited November 4, 2009 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Law Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks guys, I guess the problem is finding a good butcher that cares to listen. None have been very helpful yet. Shame that our local butcher closed down they were great and knew us and the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyra20007 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) I like lamb chine bones as they take a bit of gnawing on - depending on the size of your dog (I have Dobermanns) they will last a while. Always take away unfinished bones after an hour or so and don't let the dog bury it - bad for the yard & bad for the dog when they are rotten and have extra flavour and maggoty protein ;) Go to a butcher like Joe's Meat Market or an independant one and just ask them - I have never had a problem training my butchers to save me bones, if they don't have the ones you want ask them to keep some for you and call or tell you which day they will have them. Alternatively if you want a flat bone and like a good steak buy a large beef cutlet (scotch fillet steak with rib still attached) and carve out the bone before you cook your steak - then you get a nice dinner too and have a good bone for the dog If you buy your meat from the same butcher they will tend to look after you well for all your bone needs. I hope that helps Also I would be giving a bone every morning or at least every second day to keep teeth in tip top condition - I feed a totally BARF based diet and mine get them every morning and have fantastic clean white strong teeth - I think processed dogs foods have a lot to answer for when it comes to dogs dental issues. Edited November 4, 2009 by tyra20007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Law Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Her teeth are far beyond repair, they are clean and heathy but just completely worn down. I have always given her bones so thats not the problem its just as they are so worn down my vet has suggested the flat bones and as she is older and cant tolerate fat very well she needs something lean. I will try asking for lamb flanks and hopefully the butcher is a little more helpful this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolassesLass Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 The flank is the hind leg kind of area - not what you want. You want lamb ribs and these are sometimes called lamp flaps. This is what the dog bones in bags you get in the meat section of Coles are - you would just need to trim them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Law Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Oooops meant to say flaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolassesLass Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 oh good! Wouldn't want to give the butcher any more "evidence" you're nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Law Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 I am sure he's already figured it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsBex Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Always take away unfinished bones after an hour or so and don't let the dog bury it - bad for the yard & bad for the dog when they are rotten and have extra flavour and maggoty protein OMG! I feel a little silly, I didn't know that! I've always let my dogs chew them at will. Sometimes have seen them dragged out a week later! Is that true for all bones? Usually I get the big ones with hardly any meat, but a lot of marrow. Have no idea what they're called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Always take away unfinished bones after an hour or so and don't let the dog bury it - bad for the yard & bad for the dog when they are rotten and have extra flavour and maggoty protein OMG! I feel a little silly, I didn't know that! I've always let my dogs chew them at will. Sometimes have seen them dragged out a week later! Is that true for all bones? Usually I get the big ones with hardly any meat, but a lot of marrow. Have no idea what they're called. Mine have never had a problem with burying bones and digging them up later for a chew, they tend to enjoy them more with some added dirt and grass . Edited November 4, 2009 by Clover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Usually I get the big ones with hardly any meat, but a lot of marrow. Have no idea what they're called. They are aptly named "marrow bones". Try not to feed these regularly, more like a treat, as the marrow is very fattening. Also, as they are weight bearing bones it means they are very dense and hard, probably not a good idea to give them to your puppy as it can break his teeth (can even break adult teeth) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Bones buried are bones loved and savoured Our lot have never suffered from aging their bones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsBex Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Usually I get the big ones with hardly any meat, but a lot of marrow. Have no idea what they're called. They are aptly named "marrow bones". Try not to feed these regularly, more like a treat, as the marrow is very fattening. Also, as they are weight bearing bones it means they are very dense and hard, probably not a good idea to give them to your puppy as it can break his teeth (can even break adult teeth) Thanks for the tip! I actually got them thinking they wouldn't cut too much into his daily food intake ... lol. But they are huge for a 4mo, think i'll stick to chicken wing tips :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravyk Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Bones buried are bones loved and savoured Our lot have never suffered from aging their bones. Same...if the bones are lucky to age!! Peggie will bury hers, and five minutes later Spot has eaten the whole thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan of Arc Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 You could also try some roo tail. Very low in fat, and the bones are a little softer for older teeth but do the same dental work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) I get lamb flaps sometimes for my whippets. They might need to be trimmed of fat, sometimes they have alot on them. Feather is a bit of a princess with bones and I like the ribs because I can cut them up into individual ribs for her. She delicately chews through one and then comes running back as if to say, I'm ready for the next one. The other whippets just get the whole thing thrown out to them on the grass, but not Feather. Sometimes she needs encouragement, so I go out and tell her what a good girl she is, just like a REAL DOG!! Edited November 5, 2009 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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