SparkyTansy Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hi Everyone! I just wanted to ask advice on feeding my pup chicken necks. He is 12 weeks today and last week i gave him some chicken necks for the first time. following the advice on DOL, I bashed them first and made sure i was there to supervise while i gave them to him... When i gave it to him, he picked it up chewed it maybe twice and then swallowed it... well it totally freaked me out! He didn't have a problem but i stopped giving them to him because i am afraid that he will choke! He loves his food and wolfs down his meals and i was hoping giving him necks would slow him down a bit... I really want to keep giving him this type of thing but i am worried. My question is, should i change and give him something larger? Is he still too young to have frames. I would love some advice on what you would recommend... Oh, he is an English Setter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) My older brother and his wife have the same problem with their little girl (Chi x Pom). They freeze two or three together and then give them to her frozen - that way she had to chew them because the bundle it too big to swallow. You could try some of the larger chicken necks or even a turkey neck. Alternatively you can try chicken wings or chicken frames. Edited September 5, 2006 by Tilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I'd feed the necks whole without bashing them. The bones are small enough to be easily digested even if they do go down in one swallow. If he swallowed wings whole that might be a little more of a worry. Don't stop giving them, give necks whole and bash the wings a bit. Or if you are still worried, use kitchen scissors to cut the necks into pieces and mix with his other food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBella Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I freeze cyclone bruno's chicken wings for the same reason. He now licks them and then chews them properly. He's just finished one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I'd switch to frames. Considering my Rotti pup was eating em at 5 weeks, I'd say at 12 weeks of age your boy will do just fine with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebank Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I've been a bit concerned too and was going to post. I have the same problem with some of my dogs (Coolie crosses)who are gutsies. They take one bite then the neck gets swallowed whole. Defeats the purpose of helping to clean the teeth. The Shelties and Collie chew them up ok. I used to give carcasses then Dr Rob Zammit on the radio said he has seen too many problems caused by raw chicken bones and doesn't advise giving them to dogs at all (even necks and wings)!! He says the only raw bones he recommends for all dogs are brisket. I must say, when I looked at the carcasses, some of the bones (although raw), looked pretty darned sharp. Be interesting to hear other thoughts and in particular, from anyone currently working in the veterinary field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBella Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 My dog gets lamb shanks not chicken wings. Only the pup gets chicken wings. A friend lost a young standard poodle which choked on a chicken wing . I'd be interested to hear what people thought about different bones as well. Cyclone Bruno just handed me a few metres of chewed up polypipe . Will have to investigate the source .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobul Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I will not feed necks as my breed suck them up whole and have been known to choke to death. I have used them before as a treat but cut them in to bite size peices with the chicken shears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris64 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I have never had a problem with chicken necks both dogs have had them from a young age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 Thanks everyone for your replies... I will try freezing them and see how we go... if he still tries to swallow them whole, i might try him on a carcass... I have had trouble before with my other dog on any types of bones... sensitive stomach and allergy to chicken... i wanted to start this pup on something mild and chicken necks seemed the general consensus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Someone, somewhere is always going to have a horror story about their dog becoming ill or dying from eating anything, raw/cooked, fresh/processed, dogs inhale dry food or raw, bone damages gut or bowel etc etc. The fact is, it happens.....but the risk is small. With common sense you can minimise the chances and provided you supervise your dogs while they eat you shouldn't have any major problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) I feed chicken frames to my Toller and he does really well, but he has always been a slow eater. My Stafford, I think, chews once then swallows necks. ETA: Chicken frames are soft bones, the bird is so young, the bones might look sharp but they crush easily. Mel. Edited September 5, 2006 by Staff'n'Toller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 My 2 chew once then swallow them I also feed carcasses which take a little longer to eat!!! As long as you are there and ready incase you shouldn't have any problems and I agree with Haven, there will always be risks with everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-time Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I'd also feed larger frames My friend has setters and starts her pups on chopped chicken at 4 weeks and they are up to frames at 6 weeks. :D My own little fluffies also get frames because they tend to hoover necks - the whole point is to clean their teeth! Great post Haven :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum 2 Bailey n Chelsea Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Bailey is great with chicken necks, chews them properly which is good but Chelsea swallows them whole and I had a bit of a scare with her choking on one..........I then gave them to her frozen, she still swollowed it whole and cried because it was cold going down her throat :D so she gets brisket bones, its just too scary with her....... Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crysti_Lei Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Mastication *childish giggle* isn’t part of the dogs digestion, they naturally swallow things whole. I know I flipped out when I saw my puglet swallow one whole but he is fine, though you probably should supervise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasTyra Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I just hand-feed them cause im a worry wart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielover Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I teach young puppies to eat them by holding one end of them for a few weeks until they've got the hang of it. Might be more difficult with an older pup or an adult dog... greater risk of getting your fingers bitten off LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Many dogs are MORE likely to gulp food when being hand fed or when you are holding onto the food while they eat it, because they may see the situation as competative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flycow Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Many dogs are MORE likely to gulp food when being hand fed or when you are holding onto the food while they eat it, because they may see the situation as competative. quite true, my previous and current dogs did the same, if I hold it for them, the gulped it down. Leave them alone and they savour it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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