After lots of reading on this forum, I decided to no longer use bully sticks (since apparently there is a risk of a dangerous bacteria forming on it). The only things I use are Antlerz, Kongs, and occasionally a marrow bone (raw) which does not break off (cooked bones break off) . If you do a search on marrow bones, you will find lots of information about how to get them and use them. I get them cheap at my local Whole Foods store, take out the marrow fat, and give it to my darling but on top of an old bed sheet since it can cause a mess! Even though it takes some work, i give it as a special treat since it's the only thing that keeps him busy for up to an hour. I only give it to him when I am able to supervise since I'm paranoid he will chew so fanatically and get his jaw stuck in it...plus I don't want him to drag it onto my carpet