Bones and Your Dog (Part 2)

I spend a lot of time advising pet parents on 'safe' bones and chews, yet many believe their pup is immune to fractured teeth. And that's tragic as these popular chews can result in lots of broken teeth that can lead to extreme pain and infection, without you even knowing for months or years.

Antlers have become very popular dog chews, but as an unfortunate side effect, veterinarians are seeing a lot of broken teeth, including carnassial teeth in the back of dogs’ mouths

Because dogs have a very strong vertical bite force, any object that is harder than their teeth can result in fractures

Broken teeth can lead to a bacterial infection that destroys the root of the tooth and results in bone loss, requiring extraction or root canal therapy

If you suspect your dog has cracked a tooth, it’s important to make an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible

In selecting recreational bones or chews, the key is to pair the personality, breed, age and tooth condition of your dog with the right type of chew. Antlers and other very hard bones should never be offered to aggressive chewers

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