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thburton1 · 09-13-2009, 11:21 AM

I need some assistance with finding a good chewing treat for my 6 month old 2lb puppy. She likes pigs ears but someone told me that they was really bad for her. Someone told me bully sticks are fine, how is that when I think they are pretty much the same thing? If they are ok from others experience I will give it back to her. But has anyone found something out there that they love and can chew and easily digest? It would be greatly appreciated!

lovespandp · 09-13-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by thburton1

I need some assistance with finding a good chewing treat for my 6 month old 2lb puppy. She likes pigs ears but someone told me that they was really bad for her. Someone told me bully sticks are fine, how is that when I think they are pretty much the same thing? If they are ok from others experience I will give it back to her. But has anyone found something out there that they love and can chew and easily digest? It would be greatly appreciated!

I don't like the Pig Ears.. Anytime Peanut would have one he would get Diareaha, so I stopeed giving him those.

He gets "bully sticks" and he will get the "pig nose" those are the only things that he gets oh and I forgot he gets a "texas toothpick" I would stay clear from any of the white "rawhide" those are bad for them.
Make sure the chew's are big enough where she cant swollow them!! Not tiny pieces!! I almost lost Peanut over a "greenie"

Britster · 09-13-2009, 04:57 PM

Pig ears are really high in fat. I do get Jackson pig ears sometimes but maybe like once or twice a month as a treat.
He really really loves his bully sticks.

He's very picky about what he chews too.

blancla · 09-13-2009, 05:29 PM

Bully sticks are awesome and well worth their price.

Lexi Rae · 09-14-2009, 10:26 AM

are bully stick fattening? always wondered that

FlDebra · 09-14-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by thburton1

I need some assistance with finding a good chewing treat for my 6 month old 2lb puppy. She likes pigs ears but someone told me that they was really bad for her. Someone told me bully sticks are fine, how is that when I think they are pretty much the same thing? If they are ok from others experience I will give it back to her. But has anyone found something out there that they love and can chew and easily digest? It would be greatly appreciated!

They are not the same at all. Pigs ears are just that , ears from a pig/pork. Pigs ears are high in salt, preservatives and some are very high in fat. They can also harbor salmonella, and can cause esophageal and intestinal obstructions. Not the best choice for a chew, especially for small dogs like ours.

Bully sticks are from a bull/beef. They come from the tendon that...well, they are a bull's penis. They are high in protein and low in fat. A good choice for a dog's chew!

FlDebra · 09-14-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

are bully stick fattening? always wondered that

This thread: How many calories in a bully stick? found an answer. One 12 inch bully stick is supposed to only be 20 calories. Seems very low to me though. High protein usually would have more calories than that. I am thinking of jerky.....

Wait a minute ---- it was you that posted the calorie count in the other thread.

bonbon · 09-14-2009, 10:53 AM

It seems like AMD posted a while back that a 6" bully stick had approximately 140 calories. I remember because I thought that was a LOT of calories for tiny yorkies. My kiddos sure do love their bully sticks, though.

deeogie · 09-15-2009, 04:34 PM

Well, well.....I have been wondering what was making Luckys poo runny recently! He has been having Pig Ears as well......He really loves them too!! It is a treat that I have given him for a long time now but lately this is what happened! I also noticed that this bag of ears were a little extra oily!! Good Bye pig ears!! lol

Lucky and mommy

lovespandp · 09-15-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by deeogie

Well, well.....I have been wondering what was making Luckys poo runny recently! He has been having Pig Ears as well......He really loves them too!! It is a treat that I have given him for a long time now but lately this is what happened! I also noticed that this bag of ears were a little extra oily!! Good Bye pig ears!! lol

Lucky and mommy

Yup thats what did it!! I stay clear from those darn pig ears. I only will give Peanut bully sticks, texas toothpicks, and the pig nose

No poop problmes now

aquinn · 09-15-2009, 04:52 PM

oh great! I just switched to Pig ears after hearing again and again how bad rawhide is. Tucker LOVES rawhide so it was hard to make the choice to take it away. Thought the pig ears would be better so bought a large bag of those. He likes them a lot too, but now I'm hearing those are bad too

sheesh!!

I guess I'll have to check out the bully sticks again. I had tried a sample from AMD but Tucker didn't seem to care about the bully sticks--just left them lying on the floor

Maybe another brand will sit better with him, hmmm

lovespandp · 09-15-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by aquinn

oh great! I just switched to Pig ears after hearing again and again how bad rawhide is. Tucker LOVES rawhide so it was hard to make the choice to take it away. Thought the pig ears would be better so bought a large bag of those. He likes them a lot too, but now I'm hearing those are bad too

sheesh!!

I guess I'll have to check out the bully sticks again. I had tried a sample from AMD but Tucker didn't seem to care about the bully sticks--just left them lying on the floor

Maybe another brand will sit better with him, hmmm

How long ago did you get the bag of pig ears? If it was less than a week and he only had to 2 out of the bag I would take them back. I know Petsmart and Petco will return it or give you a store credit. Better than wasting them or making Tucker not feel well..

Yeah I get all my chews at a local pet store..I think they have better stuff and more choices.. Like the pig nose, and the texas toothpick ( cows tail) they also have the curly bully sticks as well

Peanut doesnt like those... he will chew on them and then the curly part will poke him and he will get scared of it lol...

Britster · 09-19-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by aquinn

oh great! I just switched to Pig ears after hearing again and again how bad rawhide is. Tucker LOVES rawhide so it was hard to make the choice to take it away. Thought the pig ears would be better so bought a large bag of those. He likes them a lot too, but now I'm hearing those are bad too

sheesh!!

I guess I'll have to check out the bully sticks again. I had tried a sample from AMD but Tucker didn't seem to care about the bully sticks--just left them lying on the floor

Maybe another brand will sit better with him, hmmm

I don't think there's anything wrong with giving them pig ears, personally.
I look at it as a desert for the dogs... I spoil myself w/ a piece of cake or a
brownie every now and then. I'll let Jackson have a pig ear every few weeks
as a yummy treat

Although, he hasn't been interested in the pig ear for
over a month now.... picky dog.

yorkiegirlnjack · 09-19-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thburton1

I need some assistance with finding a good chewing treat for my 6 month old 2lb puppy. She likes pigs ears but someone told me that they was really bad for her. Someone told me bully sticks are fine, how is that when I think they are pretty much the same thing? If they are ok from others experience I will give it back to her. But has anyone found something out there that they love and can chew and easily digest? It would be greatly appreciated!

The difference between pig ears and bully sticks is:

Pig ears are, well, pig ears and bully sticks are dried bull/steer penis

Consider this...it's like a hot dog at the ball park for us. We love em, but don't really want to know/think about what's in it

BRINKS N ANGELA · 11-08-2009, 08:47 AM

eww thats gross! I wouldnt give Brinks anything I wouldnt eat and I dont eat pork, bull penis, or hotdogs. He seems to like these low fat chicken strips they dont last very long tho I think it only takes him about 15 mins to tear em up.

09-13-2009, 11:21 AM	#1
thburton1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wytheville, Va, USA Posts: 67	Pigs ears Bully sticks? I need some assistance with finding a good chewing treat for my 6 month old 2lb puppy. She likes pigs ears but someone told me that they was really bad for her. Someone told me bully sticks are fine, how is that when I think they are pretty much the same thing? If they are ok from others experience I will give it back to her. But has anyone found something out there that they love and can chew and easily digest? It would be greatly appreciated!

09-13-2009, 04:57 PM	#3
Britster Owned by Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Posts: 4,038 Blog Entries: 1	Pig ears are really high in fat. I do get Jackson pig ears sometimes but maybe like once or twice a month as a treat. He really really loves his bully sticks. He's very picky about what he chews too. __________________ Brit & JACKSON Jackson's YouTube Channel

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blancla YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Posts: 711	Bully sticks are awesome and well worth their price. __________________ Mom of Captain Jack Sparrow, Ellie, Izzy and Gucci Gucci Goo

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09-14-2009, 10:53 AM	#8
bonbon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,571	It seems like AMD posted a while back that a 6" bully stick had approximately 140 calories. I remember because I thought that was a LOT of calories for tiny yorkies. My kiddos sure do love their bully sticks, though. __________________ Bonny - mom to Alexander, Jordy, Murphy, Chelsea, Tate & Maddox www.yorkiehavenrescue.com

09-15-2009, 04:34 PM	#9
deeogie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brampton Posts: 114	Well, well.....I have been wondering what was making Luckys poo runny recently! He has been having Pig Ears as well......He really loves them too!! It is a treat that I have given him for a long time now but lately this is what happened! I also noticed that this bag of ears were a little extra oily!! Good Bye pig ears!! lol Lucky and mommy

09-15-2009, 04:52 PM	#11
aquinn Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 860	oh great! I just switched to Pig ears after hearing again and again how bad rawhide is. Tucker LOVES rawhide so it was hard to make the choice to take it away. Thought the pig ears would be better so bought a large bag of those. He likes them a lot too, but now I'm hearing those are bad too sheesh!! I guess I'll have to check out the bully sticks again. I had tried a sample from AMD but Tucker didn't seem to care about the bully sticks--just left them lying on the floor Maybe another brand will sit better with him, hmmm __________________ Be sure to check out our fundraisers in the For Sale section & on our myspace and help contribute to our monthly shelter donation check!

11-08-2009, 08:47 AM	#15
BRINKS N ANGELA Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: davie, fl. USA Posts: 41	eww thats gross! I wouldnt give Brinks anything I wouldnt eat and I dont eat pork, bull penis, or hotdogs. He seems to like these low fat chicken strips they dont last very long tho I think it only takes him about 15 mins to tear em up.