{"product_id":"the-dogs-butcher-raw-dog-food-pork-ribs-spine-1kg","title":"The Dogs Butcher Raw Dog Food - Pork Ribs \u0026 Spine 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dogs Butcher Raw Pork Ribs and Spine 1kg is a premium quality recreational bone and raw meal component engineered to provide essential structural nutrients and deep psychological enrichment for working dogs and active companions. Sourced locally from trusted British farms and prepared by the DEFRA approved Devon manufacturer, this single ingredient selection features whole, fresh pork ribs and sections of spine left in their natural state with zero processing chemicals, water pumping, or artificial enhancements. These cuts are remarkably meaty, boasting a thick layer of premium pork muscle tissue over a dense, mineral rich bone matrix. This configuration provides a satisfying feeding session that challenges your pet physically while satisfying an evolutionary drive to process whole carcass elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single protein bone framework delivers an outstanding nutritional profile that supports long term skeletal density, muscular development, and physical endurance. Pork is a highly digestible and flavorful red meat alternative that works beautifully for diversifying your dogs weekly protein rotation. It is naturally rich in premium protein, essential amino acids, zinc, selenium, and B group vitamins, specifically thiamine, which supports optimal metabolic performance and central nervous system health. The underlying bone structures provide a perfectly balanced, bioavailable source of natural calcium and phosphorus, which are necessary for maintaining sturdy skeletal frameworks and regulating healthy cellular performance throughout your dogs life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a raw recreational and structural bone product, this selection is classified as a complementary raw food item. Presenting whole ribs and spine pieces introduces a vital mechanical element to mealtime, encouraging active, functional chewing which behaves as a completely natural toothbrush. This physical action systematically scrapes away soft plaque and hardened tartar from the teeth while giving the gums a healthy, stimulating massage. Furthermore, the sustained physical effort required to strip meat from hard mammalian bones releases natural endorphins in your dogs brain, reducing everyday stress, preventing destructive boredom behaviors, and leaving them thoroughly relaxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnimal Type: Domestic dogs and working dogs. Strictly not for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreed Size: Ideal for medium, large, and giant breed dogs who possess the jaw capacity to manage raw mammalian bones safely. Smaller breeds can also benefit by stripping the rich muscle meat directly from the bone framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife Stage: Formulated for adult dogs and older puppies from 24 weeks onwards who have developed strong adult teeth and mature jaw structures. Especially ideal for active working dogs with high caloric workloads or pets thriving on a beef free red meat routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Guide and How To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDietary Balancing: This is a raw nutritional bone component containing pork bone and surrounding muscle meat. It should be factored directly into the 10% bone allocation of your dogs overall diet. Always balance these bone heavy feeding sessions by pairing them with boneless muscle meat and appropriate secreting organs across your weekly meal plans to ensure optimal digestive transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradual Introduction: Pork is an inherently rich meat. If you are introducing pork to your dogs raw diet for the first time, start slowly by feeding small amounts over several days and building up the portion size gradually to allow their digestive system to adjust comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding Strategy: Serve straight from thawed. Simply open the 1kg pack and hand a bone portion directly to your dog. It is highly recommended to feed raw bones on an easily cleanable surface, such as outdoors on the grass or on a large washable floor towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucial Safety Supervision: Always supervise your dog closely when they are consuming any raw bone item. Take time to observe their chewing style; do not allow aggressive gulpers or dogs unfamiliar with whole bone structures to attempt to swallow pieces whole. Remove the bone immediately once it has been stripped of meat or if it breaks into small fragments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling and Thawing: Store at 18 degrees Celsius and keep frozen until ready to use. Defrost the package inside a sealed container in the refrigerator overnight before serving. Never boil, bake, cook, or microwave this product. Cooking raw bone completely alters its cellular matrix, causing it to become brittle, dry, and highly prone to dangerous splintering which can damage your pets digestive tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage Advice: Once fully defrosted, store the remaining portions in a sealed container in the base of the refrigerator and utilize within 48 hours to maintain ultimate freshness. Do not refreeze the product once it has thawed out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe Handling: This is a raw meat product and should be handled with standard hygiene rules. Wash hands, feeding areas, utensils, and all preparation surfaces thoroughly with warm, soapy water after your dog finishes chewing. Always ensure a bowl of fresh, clean drinking water is readily available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trusty Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54556205646158,"sku":"TDBPRS","price":5.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7105\/4670\/files\/PorkRibs.png?v=1787823159","url":"https:\/\/trustypetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/the-dogs-butcher-raw-dog-food-pork-ribs-spine-1kg","provider":"Trusty Pet Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}