Pug holiday treat question

pugmom 12/22/2009, 5:35 pm

I was at the super market this morning and bought a package of marrow bones (the nice small round ones) for
Ty and my grand pugs Christmas day treat.

Now I have a question. Do I give the bones to them "raw" or do I have to cook the bones? If so how long?

Thanks.

Guest 12/22/2009, 5:43 pm

I am not positive, but i think you can do either, since people just give their dogs raw food and meat..but i have never done that so i cant be for sure...

im interested in knowing as well .. :)

I bet your puggies are going to love them either way! Pug holiday treat question 609723

Guest 12/22/2009, 5:49 pm

I'f I'm not mistaken you have to freeze them. Hopefully somone else will chime in.

MommaJones 12/22/2009, 6:05 pm

Donna wrote:I'f I'm not mistaken you have to freeze them. Hopefully somone else will chime in.

I was thinking the same thing. You have to freeze them before you feed them raw. 24 hours? Or more?

TNPUGMOMOF3 12/22/2009, 6:07 pm

Freezing them helps kill any bacteria I think....

sallyandtilly 12/22/2009, 6:10 pm

Yes freeze them to kill all the nasties. Then feed them raw. If you cook them, they become brittle.

pugmom 12/22/2009, 6:20 pm

Thanks, Sally. I knew someone would have the correct answer.

northernwitch 12/22/2009, 8:04 pm

Here is what I do--I freeze all bones for 72 hours then I scrape out most of the marrow--it is high fat and very rich and if your dog is not used to it, you can end up with diarrhea. Defrost and serve raw.

pugmom 12/22/2009, 9:52 pm

Excellent idea! I will scrape out the good stuff Pug holiday treat question Icon_biggrin

Our pugs definitely do not need more fat! Zeke would most likely be the one to get diarrhea. He is the one with the sensitive tummy. Pumpkin makes him sick.

northernwitch 12/22/2009, 10:05 pm

pugmom wrote:Excellent idea! I will scrape out the good stuff Our pugs definitely do not need more fat! Zeke would most likely be the one to get diarrhea. He is the one with the sensitive tummy. Pumpkin makes him sick.

Well, I have had two pugs in foster care over the years that were allergic to pumpkin and to sweet potato.

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