Chewing dog bones is healthy for dogs since it cleans their teeth and improves their dental health, keeps them entertained, strengthens their jaws, provides mental stimulation, and relieves teething pain in puppies. It’s especially healthy when the dog bones are organic.
Organic dog bones are made of natural, organic, non-GMO ingredients with livestock raised without being given any growth hormones or antibiotics. As such, these bones have reduced calorie content, fewer to no chemicals, and fewer allergens that may trigger an allergic reaction in your dog.
Since there’s a vast choice of options available on the market, in this article, we show you what you should look for when shopping for the best organic dog bones.
Size and Density
The first thing to consider when buying natural chew bones for dogs is their size and density. They shouldn’t be too large or too small. They should be large enough so that your dog can’t fit them entirely in their mouth. And, make sure they aren’t too small because your dog may choke on them.
In terms of density, they should be dense enough to provide your dog with an enjoyable chewing experience and mental stimulus. When looking at the bone’s density, consider the type of chewer your dog is. If they are aggressive chewers, denser bones are a better choice. On the other hand, if they are lighter chewers, thicker bones are more suitable.
Durability
The organic bone should be hard enough to keep your dog entertained for some time, but not too hard as it may crack their teeth or cause gum lacerations. Also, it shouldn’t be too soft as it may break into pieces while chewing and your dog will swallow them all at once which may choke them.
When looking at the bone’s durability (hardness), consider the type of chewer your dog is. If they are aggressive chewers, harder bones are a better choice. On the other hand, if they are lighter chewers, thicker bones are more suitable.
Digestibility
One of the musts of a healthy treat, like organic dog chew bones, is to be highly digestible so as not to cause any digestive issues or harm their intestines. Highly-digestible dog treats, like our bully sticks or yak cheese chews, are made of all-natural single or limited ingredients, are high in protein, low in salt and fat, and don’t contain any binding agents or preservatives.
Ingredients
The best organic dog bones are single-ingredient or limited-ingredients products that are high in vitamins, minerals, and proteins, and low in fat and salt. They are also free from added sugar, soy, allergens like grain, dairy, gluten, and corn, artificial colors and flavorings, and preservatives. Not containing these ingredients prevents food allergies and digestive issues in dogs.
Final Thoughts
When looking for organic dog bones, you need to make sure they are made of high-quality, natural, and organic ingredients. They need to be the right size and density for your dog to prevent any digestive issues or choking. And, while the above-mentioned criteria are a must-follow when choosing these dog treats, it’s also wise to always choose products manufactured by reliable brands.
You can recognize reliable brands because they are registered companies with an official website, have high transparency in their manufacturing processes, and have a good reputation and positive reviews for their products.