What parts of the deer can I feed

Kaity · 10-15-2011, 04:46 PM

My sister and BIL are out hunting right now in the boonies and shot a few deer saying they'll bring bones back for Vida. I asked for knuckle bones, but what other bones are safe for Vida and when I get the bones, should I wash them in any particular solution to get rid of any parasites or just not feed her them at all?

selzer · 10-15-2011, 04:54 PM

I don't know, but the attached "dogs in elk" is a great read if you haven't already...

Dogs in Elk

CookieTN · 10-15-2011, 04:56 PM

I was always told to freeze the meat for a couple of months before feeding it.

Kaity · 10-15-2011, 04:58 PM

She wont be getting any meat, just skinned bones.

Jax08 · 10-15-2011, 05:47 PM

Make sure chronic wasting disease is not in your area

Chronic Wasting Disease

I believe this is found in the brain and spinal cord so if this is in your area, you don't want the neck, skull or spine.

ChancetheGSD · 10-15-2011, 07:01 PM

My dogs eat everything off the deer. The antlers make GREAT chews!! My dogs also LOVE the legs.

selzer · 10-15-2011, 07:28 PM

There is a part in the dogs in Elk where their vet was contacted, and asked if the dogs can eat too much elk, and he said no. I guess he came over to get a good laugh at the situation. I would worry about wasting disease, but if that is not an issue, I imagine if your dog will eat it (on a deer) than it would be ok -- thinking of prey model here.

Kaity · 10-15-2011, 07:48 PM

Well, that disease hasn't even been found where I live so it sounds like I have nothing to worry about!! I asked for a pair of antlers too

The dogs in elk is hilarious.. Must've been fun cleaning those dogs off afterwards.

10-15-2011, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kaity Master Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 951	What parts of the deer can I feed My sister and BIL are out hunting right now in the boonies and shot a few deer saying they'll bring bones back for Vida. I asked for knuckle bones, but what other bones are safe for Vida and when I get the bones, should I wash them in any particular solution to get rid of any parasites or just not feed her them at all? __________________ Kaity Vida

10-15-2011, 04:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 17,498	I don't know, but the attached "dogs in elk" is a great read if you haven't already... Dogs in Elk __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC Babs, CD RA CGC Herding Instinct Certificate Heidi, RA CGC Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly & Bear

10-15-2011, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
CookieTN Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South/East Georgia Posts: 1,106	I was always told to freeze the meat for a couple of months before feeding it. __________________ ~Tiffany "We represent a generation that wants to turn back a nation"~from 'Looking for Angels' by Skillet Rest in peace, Cookie (1998-2011)

10-15-2011, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kaity Master Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 951	She wont be getting any meat, just skinned bones. __________________ Kaity Vida

10-15-2011, 07:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChancetheGSD Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,907	My dogs eat everything off the deer. The antlers make GREAT chews!! My dogs also LOVE the legs. __________________ Gretchen -7.5 week old GSD Zoey -14 year old Pekapom Chance -(GSD/Kelpie) 6/2007-6/23/2011

10-15-2011, 05:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,320	Make sure chronic wasting disease is not in your area Chronic Wasting Disease I believe this is found in the brain and spinal cord so if this is in your area, you don't want the neck, skull or spine.

10-15-2011, 07:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 17,498	There is a part in the dogs in Elk where their vet was contacted, and asked if the dogs can eat too much elk, and he said no. I guess he came over to get a good laugh at the situation. I would worry about wasting disease, but if that is not an issue, I imagine if your dog will eat it (on a deer) than it would be ok -- thinking of prey model here. __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC Babs, CD RA CGC Herding Instinct Certificate Heidi, RA CGC Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly & Bear

10-15-2011, 07:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kaity Master Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 951	Well, that disease hasn't even been found where I live so it sounds like I have nothing to worry about!! I asked for a pair of antlers too The dogs in elk is hilarious.. Must've been fun cleaning those dogs off afterwards. __________________ Kaity Vida

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