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Originally Posted by adorame  Well, I am a vegetarian, my husband and 4 children are not, and I cook them up their meat daily  Just because I chose not to eat meat does not mean I expect others or my pets to follow my diet  My Yorkies are on a grain free food , they get Taste Of the Wild, and I sometimes home cook for them as well too.
Like I stated in an earlier post, I chose NOT to give bully sticks to my Yorkies cause of reading about dogs getting sick and some even dying because the got bacterial infection from the bully stick. From what I gather, when they get it wet from chewing on it and then it is taken away for the next day, the wetness makes it a breeding ground for the bacteria to grow and the Owners have NO clue that it is now contaminated with bacteria and they let their doggy chew on it for up to a week on end..or as long as it lasts them. The dogs get sick and need medical intervention and a few have not lived  Sorry, their is not anything that will make me change my mind about this one. I wont take that chance with my babies no matter how much they MIGHT love it. |
The only infection I've read about that could have been possibly related to a bully stick involved a brand that had an expiration date, some brands use artificial preservatives, and these have a shelf life, meaning an expiration date and if used beyond that date, may no longer be safe to eat. The case I read about someone used a stick beyond the expiration date, and the vet could not determine if the animal got sick due to the stick or toys. A good quality bully stick that has been properly dried will dry up again after the dog has been chewing on it, and as soon as moisture is gone, bacteria die. Remember, bacteria need moisture to live. The lower quality sticks that have more moisture in to begin with, take longer to dry, so this is why you should look for a stick that is guaranteed to be 13% or lower. I'm not trying to change your mind; I just didn't want your post to worry others, who might be concerned about their safety. Remember, any manufacture can call their product a bully stick, and so when some people say their dogs got sick eating one, it's important to know who the manufacture was.