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KeeganRiley · 12-06-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gracielove

Gracie has chewed bully sticks for the past 3 years and has never had an issue with them. Many others use bully sticks and their dogs love them. They are all natural and soften as the dog chews on them. Gracie is a 5lb dog and I buy her the regular thickness 12" sticks. They are about as long as she is but she doesn't mind. I always throw them away when they are about 3 or 4" long so we have no choking issues.

I do advise people to buy the Best Bully brand because they are not as soft as some brands. Some companies do not bake theirs long enough and so they are way to soft and the dog can consume way too much of them. Some small dogs can get digestive upsets when they eat too much of a protein product at once. The dog should have to chew a long time in order to soften the end of the stick. If a dog is eating a stick right up then it is not a good quality bully stick. As the stick softens it helps to clean teeth and gums. If you take the stick away and let it sit for a while it will harden up again.

The Best Bully sticks are a good quality protein, not like rawhide, and are completely digestible. My little girl had a terrible issue with chewing until I found the sticks. She was always stealing things off of tables, out of closets, etc., because she had such a need to chew. Now that she is a mature 3 year old she does not chew as much as she did when she was a pup but she still has the need to chew occasionally. I always keep a supply on hand for when she has the urge.

THIS. My two haven't had any issues with bully sticks (I dislike the smelly ones, though my boy PREFERS them

). I just make sure not to let them get too small before replacing. It's great to have something that keeps both of them busy and satisfied.

EmStan · 12-07-2013, 02:58 AM

Thanks everyone....I took into consideration what everyone said and I even asked the vet. I bought some Himalayan chews and the vet suggested rawhide. The pups prefer the Himalayans over the rawhide

but that is for right now. I have yet to give them a dental stick, but I just went to the pet store yesterday evening, so we will see how it goes. Anyone know a cheap place to buy the Himalayans?
I did think about the Bully Sticks, but my Simon would tear one up in like 15 minutes. He's a chewer and an eater

and I'm not sure why it's so bad right now, unless it's just because he's still teething.
Thanks again!

gracielove · 12-07-2013, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmStan

Thanks everyone....I took into consideration what everyone said and I even asked the vet. I bought some Himalayan chews and the vet suggested rawhide. The pups prefer the Himalayans over the rawhide

but that is for right now. I have yet to give them a dental stick, but I just went to the pet store yesterday evening, so we will see how it goes. Anyone know a cheap place to buy the Himalayans?
I did think about the Bully Sticks, but my Simon would tear one up in like 15 minutes. He's a chewer and an eater

and I'm not sure why it's so bad right now, unless it's just because he's still teething.
Thanks again!

Wow. It is amazing that your vet would recommend rawhide. Rawhide is not digestible and is a very low grade protein source. Rawhide is often a choking hazard and the cause of digestive blockages in dogs. I would defiantly go with the Himalayan chews. Sorry, don't know the best place to buy them since we have always used the Best Bully Sticks. They do sell several thicknesses of the sticks so if your guy is a big chewer you might consider that.
I know that some here at YT buy the Himalayan chews and like them so I'm sure someone will have the info for you.

EmStan · 12-07-2013, 07:22 AM

I was surprised that my vet recommended the rawhide too. He even recommended a thinner version, which I was surprised by due to the fact that I thought Simon would eat it right away and digest it, or try to. So I went with a bone rawhide, and Simon hasn't gotten very far with it

He like the Himalayan, but he just tore one up last night, so I may get him the medium sized ones and limit his time for them to mornings and some evening time before bed.
Still open to suggestions for anyone who knows of a cheap place to buy them! I am going to have my dad look at Costco, but right now PetSmart is having a pretty good sale online and I have bought some there.
Thanks!

Christinee · 12-07-2013, 07:44 AM

Charlies breeder gave me a cow hoof to take with me for him. He loves them. That's all I buy. ( I just make sure I scrub them well after I buy them before giving him one). The last forever.

margaritaville · 12-07-2013, 08:05 AM

My two loved the cow hooves but I couldn't take the smell. We also buy best bully sticks. Sissy is a chewer. She goes through about one a week and a half. Bubba will occasionally chew on one she has softened. As a matter of fact our order of 25 thick bully sticks just arrived yesterday (Christmas present).

Christinee · 12-07-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by margaritaville

My two loved the cow hooves but I couldn't take the smell. We also buy best bully sticks. Sissy is a chewer. She goes through about one a week and a half. Bubba will occasionally chew on one she has softened. As a matter of fact our order of 25 thick bully sticks just arrived yesterday (Christmas present).

I scrub them with dish soap and warm water with a brush. It gets rid of the smell. I couldn't stand the smell either.

Lovetodream88 · 12-07-2013, 10:34 AM

Please please do not give any kind of rawhide even if you think he is not getting pieces off he can be and they swell when they get wet and inside the stomach.

Britster · 12-07-2013, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmStan

Thanks everyone....I took into consideration what everyone said and I even asked the vet. I bought some Himalayan chews and the vet suggested rawhide. The pups prefer the Himalayans over the rawhide

but that is for right now. I have yet to give them a dental stick, but I just went to the pet store yesterday evening, so we will see how it goes. Anyone know a cheap place to buy the Himalayans?
I did think about the Bully Sticks, but my Simon would tear one up in like 15 minutes. He's a chewer and an eater

and I'm not sure why it's so bad right now, unless it's just because he's still teething.
Thanks again!

I just started ordering a few of these
Barkworthies Odor-Free Thick Bully Sticks 6" Dog Treats

I place an order on chewy every month or so, for dog food, treats, etc, and do the $49 for free shipping and I add a few bully's to the order as of recently. I really like these, they are thick, don't smell, and Jackson (17lbs) takes a while to chew them. We've gotten some bullys in the past that he ate way too fast. To be honest, I stopped being thrilled with the bullys from bestbullysticks too (I used to always order from them) but they seemed to be getting thinner and thinner. I'd order the jumbos and they still just looked like regular.

I was happiest with the ones from our local pet store (not a chain) but they're just TOO expensive to buy often... the 12" ones are like $15 each or something insane. BUT, they DID last him a long time (like a week). So occasionally I'll buy one as a special treat but too expensive to give often.

MaxwellHouse · 12-07-2013, 02:49 PM

I like the odorless bully sticks. Maxwell won't touch it until our Newfie starts one, then I have to give it to Maxwell when it's mushy and the Newf gets a new one. I'm going broke; wish I could find a safe, long lasting chew. They both stare at me every morning while I read the paper until they get a chew.

12-07-2013, 02:58 AM	#17
EmStan Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toledo Posts: 11	Thanks everyone....I took into consideration what everyone said and I even asked the vet. I bought some Himalayan chews and the vet suggested rawhide. The pups prefer the Himalayans over the rawhide but that is for right now. I have yet to give them a dental stick, but I just went to the pet store yesterday evening, so we will see how it goes. Anyone know a cheap place to buy the Himalayans? I did think about the Bully Sticks, but my Simon would tear one up in like 15 minutes. He's a chewer and an eater and I'm not sure why it's so bad right now, unless it's just because he's still teething. Thanks again! __________________ Simon and Stella's Mama

12-07-2013, 07:22 AM	#19
EmStan Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toledo Posts: 11	I was surprised that my vet recommended the rawhide too. He even recommended a thinner version, which I was surprised by due to the fact that I thought Simon would eat it right away and digest it, or try to. So I went with a bone rawhide, and Simon hasn't gotten very far with it He like the Himalayan, but he just tore one up last night, so I may get him the medium sized ones and limit his time for them to mornings and some evening time before bed. Still open to suggestions for anyone who knows of a cheap place to buy them! I am going to have my dad look at Costco, but right now PetSmart is having a pretty good sale online and I have bought some there. Thanks! __________________ Simon and Stella's Mama

12-07-2013, 08:05 AM	#21
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	My two loved the cow hooves but I couldn't take the smell. We also buy best bully sticks. Sissy is a chewer. She goes through about one a week and a half. Bubba will occasionally chew on one she has softened. As a matter of fact our order of 25 thick bully sticks just arrived yesterday (Christmas present). __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

12-07-2013, 10:34 AM	#23
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Please please do not give any kind of rawhide even if you think he is not getting pieces off he can be and they swell when they get wet and inside the stomach. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

12-07-2013, 07:44 AM	#20
Christinee Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bellflower, Ca, USA Posts: 2,437	Charlies breeder gave me a cow hoof to take with me for him. He loves them. That's all I buy. ( I just make sure I scrub them well after I buy them before giving him one). The last forever.

12-07-2013, 02:49 PM	#25
MaxwellHouse YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earlysville Posts: 976	I like the odorless bully sticks. Maxwell won't touch it until our Newfie starts one, then I have to give it to Maxwell when it's mushy and the Newf gets a new one. I'm going broke; wish I could find a safe, long lasting chew. They both stare at me every morning while I read the paper until they get a chew.