Pet owners new to feeding dogs raw meat based diets will often ask about whether raw eggs are good for dogs. The answer is YES! Eggshells, in particular, are a great source of calcium for dogs and cats. As you know, calcium is needed for normal growth, strong bones, teeth, and claws, as well as for optimum muscle contraction.
Raw Bones and Calcium
Normally, using raw meaty bones as a calcium source is the most common and natural way to provide this vital nutrient to your dog or cat. Raw bones can usually be fed whole; though for those pets that have damaged, fragile teeth (or no teeth at all) or for people who are not comfortable feeding whole bones to their pet, there is the option to grind up the raw bones before feeding them to your raw fed dog. Unfortunately, most pet owners will quickly find that it is very difficult to get a hold of the equipment needed to grind hard bones, like beef, pork, or lamb. In these cases, pet owners making their own homemade dog food often resort to using Bone Meal to supply calcium to their dog or cat. I personally DON’T recommend using bone meal, as it is an inferior ingredient derived from the animal rendering process.
