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Amirah-momma · 10-18-2012, 12:56 PM

I have never heard this...they are the only one I let my dog chew on because unlike raw hides they are completely digestable

Nancy1999 · 10-18-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

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.

gracielove · 10-18-2012, 01:37 PM

Bully sticks are good for cleaning teeth. Because they do soften up the end enough for their teeth to sink in it does a great job on the teeth. Gracie is 5lbs but I buy her 12" regular size bully sticks. That way they last a long time. She only gets the end softened and when she is done it hardens back up.

I now only buy the sticks from Best Bully. Their sticks are harder so she can't soften up a lot of the stick at a time. When I purchased the sticks from some other companies they were much softer and she actually got diarrhea from them because she was able to eat the thing rather then just chew the end. There may also be a difference in the grade of meat and the processing.

I don't think there is a bacteria problem. Dogs bodies are made to consume things that a human could not handle.

rubyleo1952 · 10-19-2012, 08:38 AM

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10-18-2012, 12:56 PM	#16
Amirah-momma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Augusta, GA, USA Posts: 126	I have never heard this...they are the only one I let my dog chew on because unlike raw hides they are completely digestable

10-18-2012, 01:37 PM	#18
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Bully sticks are good for cleaning teeth. Because they do soften up the end enough for their teeth to sink in it does a great job on the teeth. Gracie is 5lbs but I buy her 12" regular size bully sticks. That way they last a long time. She only gets the end softened and when she is done it hardens back up. I now only buy the sticks from Best Bully. Their sticks are harder so she can't soften up a lot of the stick at a time. When I purchased the sticks from some other companies they were much softer and she actually got diarrhea from them because she was able to eat the thing rather then just chew the end. There may also be a difference in the grade of meat and the processing. I don't think there is a bacteria problem. Dogs bodies are made to consume things that a human could not handle.

10-19-2012, 08:38 AM	#19
rubyleo1952 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 12	Prime Time Bully Sticks and Treats