Why are Dr. Bs BARF Products based on Chicken Bones?
There are numerous reasons for this, and the following are five of the most important. Firstly, by using chicken bones, we are turning a wasted resource into a valuable food for companion animals. This is good for our planet. Secondly, being derived from young healthy birds, they are toxin free and relatively soft, which is exactly how we want our Raw Meaty Bones to be! Thirdly, chicken bones contain a particularly high proportion of bone marrow – which is rich in both blood forming nutrients and vital essential fatty acids. The fourth point is that chicken bones – in common with all raw bones are a balanced and biologically appropriate source of the bone forming minerals calcium and phosphorous. This is vital to the construction (the skeletal system in particular), of young dogs and cats, including most particularly our large breed dogs. Fifthly, chicken bones from young chickens are an excellent source of cartilage; cartilage plays a vital role in developing and maintaining joint hea
