In the opinion of SmartBarf, raw meaty bones (RMB) are often available free of charge. They should be given whole as chewing provides several benefits eg jaw and upper body muscles are exercised, dental health is improved, puppies satisfy their natural desire to chew. Whether ground-up or not, RMBs still provide many of the nutritional requirements that are so crucial to your dog's health. Obviously, some older dogs or dogs with an underlying medical condition may not be able to cope with whole bones and, for them, grinding up bones may be necessary.