These form the basis of the diet. Meaty bones can include chicken or turkey wings, necks, backs or carcasses. These pieces consist of bone, cartilage, fat and a little bit of flesh. Other meaty bone sources should be evaluated for the required balance of these components according to the needs of the dog being fed. At the very least they should be fed three times a week.
White meats seem to be healthier for dogs than red meats.
This may be because they are higher in essential fatty acids unlike red meats which are higher in saturated fats and associated with degenerative conditions such as arthritis. Raw meaty chicken bones can be fed to all sizes, shapes and ages of dogs. Lamb shanks, including breasts, chops, legs and ribs are also valuable and should be fed on the bone. Not a lot of people feed pork or rabbit, but it can be used to provide variety in the diet. Beef is very popular as dog meat, however as the bones are very hard they are usually not as easily consumed.