|
Flossies vs Bully Sticks Hey YTers, I really need some help. I have given Gio Flossies for the past month , and he seemed to be ok with them, he actually loves them and chews on them for hours. Well, when I went to reorder I was sent Bully Sticks, which I have been told is the same thing, and after chewing on his first one, he threw up, not a whole lot, but enough to make me wonder why. So, I have not given him any more. Now last night, a week later, he also spit up again, and he had been chewing on his flossie which seemed to be the problem this time. Everything I read on these threads seems to indicate that they are safe. However, our vets, have always told us not bones at all. I know they are not bones, per se, but in my opinion bone-like. This is driving me crazy because I really don't know what to do. Perhaps there is a time limit on them as to how long a dog can chew on them? So, what is the true story? Can anyone enlighten me, please? I feel very confused about this issue, and searching the threads is not too helpful since the search does not bring up anything, except one reference. |
I've never had ANY issues with bully sticks ever except one time from a pet store, but it was a disgustingly smelly one so I think there was something wrong with it. The store was Pet Valu, btw. But he's been chewing bully sticks from YT members AMD and BaxtersMommy as well as bestbullysticks.com since I brought him home at 9 weeks old and it has never made him sick. I'm not sure why your baby is getting sick from it. :( Also, I don't know why your vet told you no bones, maybe she just meant rawhides? Rawhides are not very digestible and some dogs do fine on them, but they have caused blockages, etc. The difference is bully sticks are 100 percent digestible. But dogs have a natural instinct to chew and use their jaw. Many give raw bones (it's cooked bones you have to watch out for). I've used flossies before too and I also believe they are made from bull tendon? But they don't last Jackson very so long so I don't get them. |
Bully sticks and flossies are the same thing. Sometimes after they have been chewed they can get bacteria in them. Thats why i store mine in the refrigerator. If hes thowing up after chewing them I wouldnt give them anymore. Also they are pretty rich andsome dogs just have more sensitive stomachs |
The vet meant rawhides and greenies.Bully sticks weren't around at that time. I have not brought it up with my current vet since the pup is new and when he went for his first appointment, we weren't having a problem with the flossies. The reason I am concerned is that one of my yorkies ended up in the hospital from ingesting part of a bone (raw hide) and it cost me over $2,000 so I don't want a repeat of that problem. Thanks for your quick answer. I'll be anxious to hear what others say. This is just not sitting well with me, as you have probably read. He just loves them so much, but I don't want him vomiting, either. |
I have never refrigerated them. That is a very good suggestion, thanks! Gio does not have a sensitive stomach, but I am very very careful with him. No table scraps or human food, except what my wonderful breeder has told me he can have, veggies, cottage cheese, yogurt. The only two times he got sick was when he had been chewing the bully sticks and then the flossie. |
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:09 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2003 - 2018 YorkieTalk.com
Privacy Policy - Terms of Use