Joey loves Bully sticks, and we only buy the Merrick sticks because they use no artificial preservatives and are preserved naturally through drying, which is very safe if done correctly. This is one of the few sticks made in the States, and are much harder than most sticks and have a low moisture content. I really think they help with his teeth and gums, and are a great substitute for bones. It takes about a week or more to eat a 6-inch stick, so I don't worry about the calories, as it's less than an inch a night. If your dog can eat a bully stick in one day, it's too soft, and a food substitute not a chewing stick! We throw out the sticks when they are about 2 inches. Lately I've been boiling about an inch of water in a cup, and putting the stick in the water for 30 seconds after it boils, and Joey prefers the softened tip, but he still get great flossing action out of the tendon. |