As most of you are aware Owen has food allergies and is on a strict diet of only fish products. He has not had bones or rawhide since being diagnosed with allergies. The vet has okayed us trying out Elk Bones as they are supposed to have less reactions for allergies.
Owen is loving his bone... a bit too much in fact. He is being very possessive of it. The cats are not even allowed in the same room with him. He will growl and he went after one of the cats. Owen gets along with the cats normally and will even sleep with them and groom them. He will "give" us the bone when we command him too. It is only with the cats that there is an issue.
I talked to Binx and when he becomes possessive with the bone we take it away until the next day. My concern is that we have to be in the same room when he has the bone(for the cats safety).
Is there any reason why dogs need bones? Is it necessary? He does have his kong to chew on and does not go after the cats when he has his other toys. If there is no reason that a dog needs bones I am considering just not giving him any.
Susan