Why do you recommend thawing out bones before feeding?

First things first: Always watch your dogs when giving them a bone. Why? Some pups try to swallow the whole thing and bones can, at times, splinter. Also, dog’s teeth, especially older ones, can break. As for thawing, do it in the refrigerator—never in a microwave. The reason we strongly recommend this is because frozen bones are hard to digest. Tummies are like a big cauldron; putting icy cold food in them extinguishes the fire. That doesn’t mean you should give your dog cooked bones. You shouldn’t. Cooking changes the composition and some bones may splinter.