Sterilizing edible chews?

[Harrysmum]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

OMG if you all could read this thread the way that I just did. I must be getting sicker in my old age, but it tickled the heck out of me.

Chewing on them, softening the tip...vulgar...oh my!

And then, the Lorena Bobbit move... ROFL

I thought EXACTLY the same.....

Thought it might be because I'm a foreigner though.... Sally x

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

OMG if you all could read this thread the way that I just did. I must be getting sicker in my old age, but it tickled the heck out of me.

Chewing on them, softening the tip...vulgar...oh my!

And then, the Lorena Bobbit move... ROFL

Oh my! Ms. Bully Bobbit!

[chattiesmom]

Did a bit of research on salmonella and it seems that heat and bleach kills it. So I guess the boiling method would be the best option.

Thanks all!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Teresiana

Sorry if I'm sounding dumb, but would you mind explaining how you microwave the bullies in boiling water? Do you boil the water first, then put the bully in the water & microwave? How long do you leave them in the microwave?

I just boiling an inch or so of water in a cup and this takes about thirty seconds in my microwave. then I stick the bully stick in the boiling water and boil another 30 seconds. If you aren't trying to soften the tip, you could microwave without the boiling water. Just lay the treat in the microwave and microwave. For one small treat, I would think 30 seconds would be enough, they get very hot and let cool before touching them.

Concerning freezing, you won't kill germs, but you slow the growth, and it's not the bacteria so much as the number of bacteria that make us sick. So this could be helpful, if the item is moist. On something like a dried bully stick, I don't think it would help much, bacteria can only grow in the moisture and once the stick is dry again, bacteria can't grow. So unless a pup is immune compromised, this might be over kill.

[chattiesmom]

Be very careful if you just lay the bully in the microwave. If you microwave them for too long, they schrivel up to less than 1/2 the original length and wind up curled up vulgar looking "C" shape. The smell will bring dogs from all over the neighborhood sniffing at your doors. I think their might have been a vulture or two circling the house as well.

I'm going with Nancy's suggestion to microwave in boiling water as soon as they have finished chewing and then let them dry out.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

oh my! Ms. Bully bobbit!

roflmao

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Harrysmum

I thought EXACTLY the same.....

Thought it might be because I'm a foreigner though.... Sally x

Hahha...NOPE. It's not just you.. This thread tickled my funny bone for sure.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I just boiling an inch or so of water in a cup and this takes about thirty seconds in my microwave. then I stick the bully stick in the boiling water and boil another 30 seconds. If you aren't trying to soften the tip, you could microwave without the boiling water. Just lay the treat in the microwave and microwave. For one small treat, I would think 30 seconds would be enough, they get very hot and let cool before touching them.

Concerning freezing, you won't kill germs, but you slow the growth, and it's not the bacteria so much as the number of bacteria that make us sick. So this could be helpful, if the item is moist. On something like a dried bully stick, I don't think it would help much, bacteria can only grow in the moisture and once the stick is dry again, bacteria can't grow. So unless a pup is immune compromised, this might be over kill.

I don't think a pup needs to be immunocompromised to get sick.

[ladyjane]

What about baking them?

[mimimomo]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

OMG if you all could read this thread the way that I just did. I must be getting sicker in my old age, but it tickled the heck out of me.

Chewing on them, softening the tip...vulgar...oh my!

And then, the Lorena Bobbit move... ROFL

Originally Posted by Teresiana

Sorry if I'm sounding dumb, but would you mind explaining how you microwave the bullies in boiling water? Do you boil the water first, then put the bully in the water & microwave? How long do you leave them in the microwave?

I used to cut off the part which they chewed on & throw it away bc it harbors bacteria. Then store the remainder of the bullies in the freezer. It's great for puppies that are teething bc it's cold & soothing for their aching gums. They don't get bullies anymore, Mimi threw up once & it scared me.

Microwaving or boiling the bullies just sounds ewww to me & probably stinks loll! But it probably does kill any germs on it. IDK, is the moisture ok to get on the bully? Himalayan says not to get any moisture on it...would it apply for the bullies too?