For the love of bones.

*Blue(cat) and Daisy(dog) enjoying and sharing a meaty beef bone.

Give a dog a bone and watch as this simple treat becomes an indulgence. Dogs love to gnaw and chew on bones from meaty bones, to marrow bones, to just plain bones. They also keep them entertained for hours depending on the size of the bone, jaw strength, and the kind practice your dog has.

Cats love bones too, yet most owners rarely think of these as treat options for their cats perhaps because many cats are finicky. Cats love chicken necks and usually can eat a whole one without having to break it in pieces. The tiny bones crumble easily and the meat on them helps cats exercise their jaw muscles. The safest kind of bones are the raw kind, some people don't know this but cooked bones splinter and can cause some serious damage. Following that rule of thumb you can try all sorts of bones to treat your pets and keep their teeth clean and help their breath stay fresh. In the long run feeding bones is essential for your pet's oral care and eliminates the need for professional teeth cleaning which can cost a lot of money and in most cases requires anesthesia. So go ahead, give them bones and enjoy the show.