bone meal
Bone meal is a natural high-calcium, high-phosphorus ingredient. It is fine for healthy pets in moderation, but pets with chronic kidney disease (CKD) should choose low-phosphorus diets. Bones can accumulate environmental lead, and older studies found higher lead in bone-meal calcium sources than in refined calcium, though the gap has narrowed greatly since 2000 — choosing reputable brands is sufficient.
Other common names: steamed bone meal, 骨粉, ボーンミール
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Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, veterinary literature.
For reference only, not medical advice. If poisoning is suspected, seek veterinary care immediately.