Sugar bone is a special part of the skeleton of a cow, which consists of cartilage and articular head and has a spongy tissue structure. Clarity is worth immediately. Sugar bone got its name not because of its supposedly sweetness, but because its surface is as white as granulated sugar, which is not at all characteristic of such formations in the body.
Owners of pets, in particular dogs of large breeds, often wonder whether it is possible to treat their pets to this delicacy. On the one hand, sugar bone is a natural abrasive for sharpening teeth, on the other hand, a huge amount of bacteria can be present in it. In addition, the bones are poorly digested, which is why the stomach of dogs is clogged. But why do some still take this risk?
Which dogs are recommended sugar bone
Considering the use of bones is an excellent prevention of dental diseases, it is still possible to give them a bite to dogs. This activity is especially useful for puppies from 4 to 6 months of age, because during this period their teeth change and often they bite literally everything around.
It should be borne in mind that it is recommended to give bones exclusively to dogs of large and medium breeds. It is important that the pet does not have any problems with the tooth cavity, otherwise sugar bone can only do harm. However, there are special cases in which the reception of this treat is worth stopping.
In which cases bones should not be given
If the owner of the pet begins to notice aggressive behavior on the part of the dog when eating bone, it should be excluded from the diet as soon as possible. Typically, this is manifested in the following:
- the dog guards / hides the bone;
- gets angry when someone approaches her;
- ceases to listen to his master;
- behaves aggressively towards other animals.
If the above symptoms are observed, you should stop treating the dog to sugar bones. To get rid of the "gaps" in the behavior of the pet will help training.
Warnings
Dog breeders who participate in various exhibitions should be especially careful about their pets rations. Even the slightest damage to the tooth due to the use of bones can cost the animal a prize.
For the prevention of stones and other dental diseases in such cases, it is best to use analogues of natural sugar bone. It can be purchased "bones" from a safe composition or home-made products. One of the recipes is given below:
- boil the liver (50 g), chop finely, put it to dry in the oven at low temperature;
- grind Hercules porridge (80 g) with a coffee grinder or blender;
- make a "dough" of 130 g of wheat flour, ground hercules, one chicken egg and a tablespoon of vegetable oil;
- add ground cloves (2 buds);
From the dough you need to roll out a flat cake, sprinkle it on top with a dried liver. Fold the crust in half and continue rolling until the liver is evenly distributed over the dough. Cut the workpiece into convenient pieces, send to the oven for 20-30 minutes. The homemade treat for the dogs is ready!
Curious fact
Few people know, but sugar bones are also present in the human skeleton. It is located on the bends of the elbows and knees.
Just like beef sugar bone, it is covered with cartilage and has a spongy tissue structure.