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Post: # 38806Post PurpleDragon »

A-ha! thanks Shirlz :)

I reckon it's because I've got this pop-up-blocker thing. I hate computers :?

Right - thanks Stoney :cheers: Spicy snaps duly printed and will be scoffed in short order :mrgreen:
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Post: # 38816Post Stonehead »

PurpleDragon wrote:I still have the bone in my fridge, and I shall be boiling that up tomorrow - what can I do with the bone afterwards - can I feed it to a dog, or is that it - bin material?
I wouldn't feed any bones to a dog - I've seen a couple of cases where dogs have had bits of bone stuck in their insides. Not nice. If you do want to give a dog a bone ( :mrgreen: ) make it a raw one.

We put smaller bones in the digester (green cone), but larger ones either go in the bin or go in the fire (when dry) and then the compost. Of course, if you're in the Scouts, you could dry it, cut it down and carve it into a woggle!

Glad you enjoyed the food.
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Post: # 38819Post Shirley »

agree with Stoney.. don't give cooked bones to dogs/cats/etc
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Post: # 38833Post 2steps »

yes, raw bones are better as they are less likely to splinter and cause internal damage.

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Post: # 38879Post Stonehead »

2steps wrote:yes, raw bones are better as they are less likely to splinter and cause internal damage.
Although raw bones, particularly small to medium ones, can splinter as well.
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Post: # 38885Post PurpleDragon »

Oh, dear :(

My neighbour has two dogs, and I have promised her the bones. Apparently she feeds them to them all the time and welcomes donations.

What to do - withdraw the offer, or let her decide? :?
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Post: # 38899Post 2steps »

sure I remember the safest bones for dogs are the big knuckle? ones. they are all I've ever let my dogs have

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