Bones and Bone Broth

Raw bones (never cooked—cooked bones can splinter) of beef, pork, lamb, chicken and turkey provide your dog with the calcium and phosphorus he needs to stay healthy. There are two kinds of raw bones: edible bones, which don’t contain marrow, and recreational bones, which are big femur or hip bones filled with marrow. The edible bones are the ones you want—they provide calcium, phosphorus and trace minerals to your dog. Beware of bones that are too small, which can become choking hazards, and always supervise a dog with a bone. If your dog isn’t a chewer, try bone broth, which can relieve joint pain and arthritis, keep your dog’s skin, coat and bones healthy, detoxify the liver and support digestive health.

Find Modern Dog’s bone broth recipe at moderndogmagazine.com/bone-broth.