[ladawn]

OK, I finally caught the head butcher at my grocery store to ask about marrow bones. I told him they were for my dog, I described them as you guys described how they should be.

Femur
2 inches (mine are actually about 3 1/2 total)

I don't think that he gave me what you guys are describing as a marrow bone because the marrow is not accessible. Secondly it was like 3 bones connected by cartlidge or something. I dont like this because when she makes her way through the cartlidge, I'm afraid that the smaller, individual pieces of bone might cause her to choke. Daisy was in dog heaven with this bone and I'm not unhappy but I do have a few questions.

Is the marrow an important part of the reason for giving the bone from a human standpoint? Part of the reason why I don't think I got the right thing is that there was not marrow to scoop out (I read that might upset their stomach at first and spent 10 minutes looking for it to no avail).

The cartlidge like stuff that is holding the bone together, is it safe to have that unrefrigerated like all day? It seems like it would have tons of bacteria (especially after Daisy wrestled it to the ground and rolled it around on the grass) that might make her sick.

That bone kept her busy ALL Day and I mean all day. The cat ran in a circle around her trying to get her to play (Daisy looked at her for maybe 2 seconds...then back to the bone). Even snacks were met with casual interest. OK, awaiting your feedback.