Puppies of all breeds and mixes are very fast to develop and grow. In just a few short weeks, owners of new puppies will see a marked change from the cuddly, clumsy little 8-week old ball of fur they brought home to the active, energetic and engaging juvenile dog they see today.
Puppies at this stage of development, and up till they are one to two years old, love to chew. Some puppies will retain this behavior throughout their life, so it is a great time to start him or her with healthy chew bones for puppies.
When to Start
It is important to wait to give any type of chew bones to puppies before they are weaned. They can be prone to digestive issues with any type of solid foods or chew bones, they really just need their mother’s milk until that time.
After weaning, healthy chew bones for puppies can be added to the puppy’s routine once a day. Do not feed more than one a day and these bones cannot be substituted for a meal.
Size to Choose
There are specific products sold as healthy chew bones for puppies. However, there is a very big difference in size between a Chihuahua puppy and a Great Dane puppy of the same age. Consider the size of the dog’s mouth and always choose a chew bone large enough to prevent swallowing.
Ingredients
Always choose non-rawhide chew bones for puppies through to senior dogs. Rawhide can create a risk for both choking and blockages in the digestive system.
Instead, look for health chew bones made of milk, peanut butter, chicken and baked pork skin. These are fully digestible, highly enjoyable and provide your puppy with additional nutrients, vitamins and minerals they will need to grow and thrive.
