Salmon Head

Choose RDBK Salmon Heads as an excellent consumable raw bone option for dogs and cats.

• Salmon Heads can be fed as a meal replacement, served semi-frozen, and are also great for making broth.
• They include meat, connective tissues, joint cartilage, fat, bone and sometimes a small amount of marrow.

Consumable raw bones are typically safe for complete consumption, though individual pets may have specific limitations. These bones can nutritionally boost a pet’s diet and even serve as a meal replacement for some pets. Other benefits include:

• Source of Calcium: Offers a rich source of calcium and other vital minerals, including phosphorus and magnesium.
• Dental Health: Effectively cleans teeth and massages gums
• Mental Stimulation: Provides an engaging endorphin-releasing activity for mental stimulation.

Before you feed a consumable bone, please review the Safe Feeding and Handling Guidelines on this page and the label.

While offering consumable bones to your pet comes with numerous health benefits, it's crucial to be aware of potential risks. Understanding and implementing best practices for managing these risks will help you choose the safest bone options for your pet.

How to Choose the Safest Raw Bones for Your Pet:

• Know your pet’s history and chew style before offering bones. Take the RDBK bone quiz for a list of recommended bone options based on your pet’s size and chew style.
• Always choose a bone larger than your pet’s mouth capacity.
• Do not give Kangaroo Tails to aggressive chewers or gulpers.
• If you are uncertain if bones are right for your pet, please reach out to our education team, a holistic nutritionist or a raw-supportive veterinarian.

Know the Potential Risks of Feeding Raw Bones to Your Pet:

• Bone chewing may pose a risk to any pet, particularly for those with dental issues and/or gastrointestinal concerns/disease or those on low-fat diets.
• Bone chewing may cause tooth fractures and/or GI upsets.
• Note for gulpers: swallowing whole increases risks.
• Feeding frozen bones increases the risk of choking, GI upset and tooth fractures. (All bones except Whole Sardines and Salmon Heads)
• Not intended for human consumption.

Guidelines for Safely Feeding Raw Bones to Your Pet:

• Always supervise your pet and remove the bone immediately if concerns arise.
• DO NOT serve on an empty stomach when your pet is hungry.  This may increase the risk of gulping.
• Proper chewing involves alternating sides using the entire mouth, including back molars. If safe to do so, hold one end of the bone offered to your pet to help them learn how to chew properly.
• DO NOT COOK - NEVER FEED COOKED BONES
• Keep frozen until ready to serve. 
• Thaw bones completely in the fridge before serving (usually 6-12 hours in the fridge). This applies to all bones except Whole Sardines and Salmon heads - these can be fed partially frozen to more experienced chewers as a fun summer treat.
• Refrigerate uneaten bones for up to 3 days. Discard bones after 1 hour if not in the fridge.
• (Kangaroo Tails) Remove and discard when one or all of the following apply:

  • The majority of the meat, connective tissue and marrow have been consumed

  • Your pet reaches the brittle part of the bone

  • If cracks or splinters are noted

• Wash hands and all surfaces with warm, soapy water after handling.