Better Bones - Dried Bones For Homemade Diets

Better Bones helps dog owners build their own raw and cooked meals with a safe source of bone. Our bones come from fully inspected New Zealand grass-fed cattle and are carefully dried and powdered.

BENEFITS:

It’s important that your dog gets the right amount of calcium and phosphorus. Joint and skeletal problems can begin to develop if these minerals are out of balance. Bone is the correct ratio of calcium and phosphorus, which makes it really easy to balance in a variety of diets.

Calcium sources like coral, seaweed and eggshell are good, but they have little to no phosphorus content. This creates a real challenge when trying to balance your dog's minerals.

Better Bones is rich in amino acids and growth factors which are often lacking in other sources of calcium. It also contains natural vitamin D which regulates the calcium and phosphorus balance. 

PRODUCT INFO:

Many dogs struggle to eat whole bones. Better Bones is a safer alternative that’s suitable for senior dogs, puppies and cooked diets. There’s no need to worry about choking or splintering and no need to add unnatural calcium to cooked foods. It’s bones made better!

Made from 100% natural beef bones from New Zealand cattle, Better Bones comes out on top because it’s dried without acids, chemicals and bleaches unlike commonly high-heat treated bone meals.

This gentle drying method enables the naturally occurring proteins, minerals and growth factors found in bone, to stay intact … making Better Bones a highly bioavailable source of calcium.  

The Better Bone rundown:

• From BSE free, grass-fed, free-range New Zealand cattle
  
• Tested for glyphosate, pesticides, lead and other metals
  
• Naturally balanced minerals
  
• Contains naturally occurring vitamin D for better mineral balance
  
• Is great for small dogs, seniors and dogs with broken teeth
  
• Made in the US

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS (4g teaspoon):

INGREDIENTS:

Better Bones is dried beef bone, in powdered form, from BSE-free, grass-fed and pastured New Zealand cattle.

FEEDING DIRECTIONS:

For Adult Dogs: Feed 2 teaspoons per 25lbs body weight daily or as directed by your veterinarian.

Follow the helpful chart below to figure out how much Better Bones to feed your dog dependant on the amount of fat in his food.

Amount per pound of food:

Fat In Food	Amount	Calcium	Phosphorus	Ca:Ph
10% fat or less	2 tsp	2.12	2.15	1:1
11-15% fat	2 tsp	1.72	1.67	1:1
15-20% fat	2 tsp	1.43	1.34	1.1:1
AAFCO Adult Minimum Requirements		1.25	1.00	1:1
AAFCO Maximum Requirements		6.25	4.00	2:1

For puppies & Pregnant/Nursing Dogs: Feed 5 teaspoons per 25lbs body weight daily or as directed by your veterinarian.

Amount per pound of food:

Fat In Food	Amount	Calcium	Phosphorus	Ca:Ph
10% fat or less	4 tsp	4.09	3.09	1.3:1
11-15% fat	5 tsp	4.12	2.81	1.5:1
15-20% fat	6 tsp	4.13	2.62	1.6:1
AAFCO Puppy Minimum Requirements		3.00	2.50	1:1
AAFCO Maximum Requirements		6.25	4.00	2:1

*Calcium and Phosphorus measured in mg/kcal. Based on 1,000 kcal. 

Not recommended for puppy foods with more than 20% fat. Do not add to commercial foods that contain with bone or calcium.

This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.

FAQ:

Where do you get your bones from?

Better Bones is simply dried bone from New Zealand pastured beef. All cattle are tested free of BSE. 

Can’t I just give my dog eggshells for calcium?

While both Better Bones and eggshells are a great source of calcium, eggshells don't contain other minerals, especially phosphorus. Because Better Bones is just dried bones, it contains the ideal calcium to phosphorus ratio of 2:1, just like real bones. Better Bones is also rich in magnesium, zinc and vitamin D, as well as bone growth factors and collagen. Eggshells will not meet AAFCO’s nutritional requirements for any diet over 10% fat, or for puppies and pregnant dogs, while Better Bones can be fed with higher fat diets and is safe for all life stages.

Better Bones is bones made better.

Calcium Source	Calcium	Phosphorus	Ca:P	Magnesium
Egg Shells	33.7%	0%	-	0
Coral Calcium	34%	0.1%	425:1	2.4%
Seaweed Calcium	34.2%	0.8%	41.7:1	3.42%
Bone Meal	19.3%	9.3%	2.1:1	2.46%
Bone	15.6%	2.9%	2:1	0.11%

Can I give Better Bones to my puppy?

Better Bones is suitable for all life stages.

It contains all the natural minerals, growth factors and vitamin D found in real bone. These are all the essentials to look for in a good bone product for your dog.

Can Better Bones help with joints?

Better Bones helps to maintain proper joint nutrition. It also helps build and maintain healthy bones and teeth.