Silly bone question

[KenF]

I don't BARF, but I would like to get Darwin a bone as a treat because he truly is uninterested in any synthetic chew toys like kongs or nylabones.

So, when I go into the supermarket and up to the butcher, what do I ask for? I realize this is a basic question, but I was too embarrassed just to say a bone for my dog, and leave it up to the butcher. Is there a specific bone (or animal) or word for what to ask for?

 

[cyansky]

Just ask for soup or marrow bones. They will know what it is for. Your dog will love you for it.

 

[BooBoo & Riley]

If you have trouble getting it from the butcher, try going to the markets in Chinatown. The bones that are best are leg bones that are just like a tube with delicious marrow in the middle that'll satisfy you dog for hours...

 

[bustermom]

Yup - a soup bone or a marrow bone - the bigger the better! :D

You may also want to scoop out some of the marrow as it's very rich and can cause diarrhea (doesn't usually, but just in case...).

Happy gnawing, Darwin!

 

[diego's heart]

Originally posted by bustermom
You may also want to scoop out some of the marrow as it's very rich and can cause diarrhea (doesn't usually, but just in case...).

I must add "better be safe than sorry" - scoop out the marrow at least the first time or two. I'm speaking from experience :o! ~ Lisa