All movements are possible in each region of the vertebral column, with the range of motion determined by disc thickness and articular process geometry. The movements of flexion, extension and lateral flexion involve compression of the intervertebral discs at one edge and stretching at the other.
It is important to note that rawhide bones and chews made in USA are the absolute best for your dog. Choosing American Rawhide, Merrick, Dingo, Bone Buddies or Beafeaters brands you give your pet a rawhide chew of premium beefhide from corn-fed American cattle produced under the strictest quality standards. American production processes and sanitation practices are much better and more highly regulated than most other countries producing rawhide bones.
Potential risks include: 1  Threats to human and dog health from bacteria in raw meat. 2  An unbalanced diet that may damage the health of dogs if given for an extended period.any mainstream veterinarians disagree, as does the FDA. The risks of raw diets have been documented in several studies published in veterinary journals. Potential benefits of the raw dog food diet that supporters tout include: 1  Shinier coats. 2  Healthier skin. 3  Cleaner teeth.