| Nancy1999 | 10-18-2012 01:13 PM |
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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout
(Post 4036357)
I do not allow mine to have bully sticks because I advised against them due to they grow bacteria that cause intestinal infections... Was I given wrong info?? Mine loves deer antlers but I am sure he would love to switch things up at times.
| Some bully sticks aren't dried property and can have too high of a moisture content, which enables bacteria to flourish. If your dog has a stick that he can eat in a couple of days, it has too high of a moisture content, and it more like a treat rather than a chewing stick. I only get the bully sticks that are made in the USA. Another option is to boil an inch of water in a cup in the microwave. This takes about 30 seconds, set the tip of the bully stick in the water and boil for an additional 30 seconds. Rinse with cool water before giving to your dog. This will soften the tip a bit, which Joey loves. You can also set the bully stick in the microwave without the water and nuke for about 30-60 seconds, this should kill most bacteria, and dry the stick out more. Cool before giving to dog. You don't have to do this, but if you have mulitple dogs that chew on the same stick, this would make it safer. | 