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Critter · 01-10-2009, 08:37 PM

I give mine C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews, my daughter works at a vet and my own vet recommended them for dental care. My dog loves them.

NewYorkieLover · 01-10-2009, 08:41 PM

I'm not sure about what this website sells, but I am pretty sure it was recommended by a YT member:

Bully Sticks – All Natural Dog Treats - Best Bully Stick

Here's an old thread on bully sticks:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...llysticks.html

This seller on ebay has Flossies and bully sticks (not sure what brand):

eBay Store - Pet Treats: All, Filters Media, Grooming

Another old thread:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ly-sticks.html

AMD · 01-12-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by moosie's mom

I give mine bully sticks. I only get them from http://www.westbrookdog.com/
AMD is her user name. They don't stink at all!

^Thank You!!

If anybody is interested in trying one (free), just shoot me a PM!

Nancy1999 · 01-12-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LorraineW22

I have always told people not to buy from a pet store and even some of the breeders aren't reputable. I did a lot of research before getting Brady and a breeder here in Florida told me about a breeder in Tennessee who used to live in Florida and that is where I got him. She has a web site showing where her dogs live and it looks like a hotel!! Her husband brought him down to us so we didn't have to go to Tennessee and I never would have put him on a plane in baggage. We fly with him but he goes under the seat in front of us and his ticket is $300. round trip!!!!!!!!! He doesn't even get Sky miles or a treat!!!!!!

Lol, it's no fair that they don't get Sky miles!

Rockdiva · 01-12-2009, 11:34 AM

So they definitely ARE digestable? Wookie loves them, but I took away anything like that, rawhides and all after he had his exploratory surgery. Cause it wasn't completely ruled out that wasn't what was stuck in his intestines. I also have a friend with a Frenchie that chewed on rawhide til it got real sticky then got a piece off and it got stuck in her throat and almost choked to death. Is this a threat with the bullies too? I hate that I am not giving him anything like that to chew on anymore (except a stinky pig hoof!) and he loves the bullies so much, I would like to be able to give them back to him, if I can do so safely.

I Miss Shelby · 01-20-2009, 08:16 AM

I was also wondering how safe the bully sticks are. I am so afraid of small pieces breaking off and causing problems. I was using nylabones which worked fine for the first several months but now my little Kay T has became an aggressive chewer and I want something safe (or as safe as we can get).

Nancy1999 · 01-20-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by I Miss Shelby

I was also wondering how safe the bully sticks are. I am so afraid of small pieces breaking off and causing problems. I was using nylabones which worked fine for the first several months but now my little Kay T has became an aggressive chewer and I want something safe (or as safe as we can get).

I think they are as safe as you can get since they are 100 percent digestible, this means that no small pieces can lodge in the intestines and cause an obstruction. They say that any chew food or toy should be used with supervision. Some dogs will try to swallow things whole, and watching how your dog uses it will give you a better idea.

I Miss Shelby · 01-20-2009, 10:02 AM

Thanks Nancy.

GeorgieMama · 01-20-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LorraineW22

Has anyone used the treat, Bully Sticks? They sound like they would be ok. My vet and breeder warned against giving Brady rawhide and I want to keep his teeth clean. Our Corky before him had terrible teeth but he would not chew on toys or good treats. In fact, when he was 1 and my grandson was born everyone would say "no" when he got near the baby's toys and then he wouldn't play with anything. Thanks Lorraine

I purchased a bully stick for my Maddie to try - i don't know the brand, it was just in an open bin that you can purchase individually, from an independent pet feed store that carries high quality food. Maddie loves it, but it ended up giving her diarrhea for 4 days, until i cooked her some chicken and rice to stabilized her tummy

. Never again for my Maddie!

Nancy1999 · 01-20-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgieMama

I purchased a bully stick for my Maddie to try - i don't know the brand, it was just in an open bin that you can purchase individually, from an independent pet feed store that carries high quality food. Maddie loves it, but it ended up giving her diarrhea for 4 days, until i cooked her some chicken and rice to stabilized her tummy

. Never again for my Maddie!

Oh I'm sorry Maddie went through this, and I've read about this happening before, with off brands. The drying out process is extremely important; improperly dried meat can be a host for bacteria. That's why we will only buy the Merrick brand, from what I've read, they take great pains to ensure the safety.

LorraineW22 · 01-23-2009, 07:23 PM

My vet also recommended the C..E.T. Enymatic treats. But -- we have been giving them as his "special treat" for special occasions like haircut, bath, nails etc. and giving him something else for a regular treat. I want to switch and have the C>E>T. treats more often and use something else for a "special" treat and I was thinking about the bully sticks. Lorraine

Nancy1999 · 01-23-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LorraineW22

My vet also recommended the C..E.T. Enymatic treats. But -- we have been giving them as his "special treat" for special occasions like haircut, bath, nails etc. and giving him something else for a regular treat. I want to switch and have the C>E>T. treats more often and use something else for a "special" treat and I was thinking about the bully sticks. Lorraine

I actually don't think of Bully Sticks as a "treat", although he loves them, they aren't the instant gratification that you get when you give them a food product. The bully sticks are a hard chewing stick that helps to clean their teeth, as well as take care of the chewing needs, so that they won't chew on other things. They are food in the sense that they are digestible protein, but it takes so long too get any. For rewards for being good, many people use plain old cheerios. Other options are vegetables, Joey loves green beans, the frozen variety, not the canned, as it contains to much salt.

01-20-2009, 08:16 AM	#21
I Miss Shelby YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Auburn, GA Posts: 371	I was also wondering how safe the bully sticks are. I am so afraid of small pieces breaking off and causing problems. I was using nylabones which worked fine for the first several months but now my little Kay T has became an aggressive chewer and I want something safe (or as safe as we can get). __________________ Kasey 7/14/92-8/9/05 Shelby 10/21/93-10/1/07 SCOOTER~~Proud Member of The Little Gentleman's Club

01-20-2009, 10:02 AM	#23
I Miss Shelby YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Auburn, GA Posts: 371	Thanks Nancy. __________________ Kasey 7/14/92-8/9/05 Shelby 10/21/93-10/1/07 SCOOTER~~Proud Member of The Little Gentleman's Club

01-23-2009, 07:23 PM	#26
LorraineW22 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 130	My vet also recommended the C..E.T. Enymatic treats. But -- we have been giving them as his "special treat" for special occasions like haircut, bath, nails etc. and giving him something else for a regular treat. I want to switch and have the C>E>T. treats more often and use something else for a "special" treat and I was thinking about the bully sticks. Lorraine __________________ lorraine & Brady, ::]l Corky 5/26/1994 -1/5/2007- R.I.P.

01-10-2009, 08:37 PM	#16
Critter YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix Posts: 445	I give mine C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews, my daughter works at a vet and my own vet recommended them for dental care. My dog loves them.

01-10-2009, 08:41 PM	#17
NewYorkieLover Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 418	I'm not sure about what this website sells, but I am pretty sure it was recommended by a YT member: Bully Sticks – All Natural Dog Treats - Best Bully Stick Here's an old thread on bully sticks: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...llysticks.html This seller on ebay has Flossies and bully sticks (not sure what brand): eBay Store - Pet Treats: All, Filters Media, Grooming Another old thread: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ly-sticks.html

01-12-2009, 11:34 AM	#20
Rockdiva YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX, US Posts: 254	So they definitely ARE digestable? Wookie loves them, but I took away anything like that, rawhides and all after he had his exploratory surgery. Cause it wasn't completely ruled out that wasn't what was stuck in his intestines. I also have a friend with a Frenchie that chewed on rawhide til it got real sticky then got a piece off and it got stuck in her throat and almost choked to death. Is this a threat with the bullies too? I hate that I am not giving him anything like that to chew on anymore (except a stinky pig hoof!) and he loves the bullies so much, I would like to be able to give them back to him, if I can do so safely.