I thought RMBs were supposed to be given whole…why are some people grinding them for their dogs?
Yes, RMBs should be given whole (not ground up or smashed), as chewing the entire RMB provides several benefits. Chewing RMBs provides superior jaw and upper body muscle exercise, as well as those pearly whites we’ve read so much about. Puppies who chew their RMBs satisfy their natural chewing desires, rather than chewing on your furniture or shoes. On the other hand, ground RMBs still provide all the nutritional requirements that are so crucial to your dog’s health. There are people who choose to grind (or even smash up the RMB) for various reasons, examples are: feeding an older dog with few teeth left, the dog is a chronic ‘gulper,’ OR just for an owner’s peace of mind that their dog won’t choke on the bones (until they feel more comfortable feeding raw meaty bones). To grind or not to grind is purely an owner’s personal choice. Unless there is an underlying medical condition, RMBs should be fed whole. An excellent alternative would be to go with a prepared raw diet like Oma’s Pride
