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rrosenberry · 02-12-2006, 05:37 PM

I just bought some yesterday, He LOVES them,and he doesn't inhale them, like other things, he has had the same one for 2 days , chews on it alot,and hasn't made a dent in it. He actually growled at the cat, when he walked by, thining he might take it, he has never done that, must be some good stuff.
The one I bought was 1.99 a piece, Bully Stix,it says as ingredients - tendond..

Oh well, he loves it.

Babbie · 02-13-2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vheskett

my dog jack (18 mo) loves bully sticks. bully sticks are beef tendons not penises. he eats a foot long one every 3 days. we keep fresh water around for him because it will make him thirsty. our vet says there's nothing wrong with giving him the bully sticks. it calms him down, relaxes him and makes him happy.
if he's happy then we're happy!

That is NOT what they say...but keep in mind there are different brands in the market and SOME might not be a bulls penis...

jodiodeeo · 08-04-2006, 07:41 PM

Did anyone ever find out the difference between bully sticks and steer sticks???

Jodi

yougetthesmiles · 08-04-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Babbie

http://www.bullysticks.com/

"Bully Sticks are 100% Bull penises, Not a tendon, and not processed meat strips. Bully Sticks are dried, lightly smoked or natural flavor and delivered to your door. We never try to hide what they are by giving them little cute names."

Bully Stix are the Bulls tendon!

Bully Stix 12"
Although this treat is definitely a conversation piece, we do not suggest that you bring it with you on a first date. It has been known to cause severe blushing. This is one of the most popular treats in the pet world and it is no secret that dogs love it. This 12” bully stick boasts that bigger is better and is made right here in America. You can have the peace of mind that they were manufactured under our country’s regulations and standards.

Ingredients:
Tendon

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 79.00%
Crude Fat (Min.) 1.30%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 1.00%
Moisture (Max.) 13.00%

I give Lillie bully stix and she loves them!

omega · 08-05-2006, 05:24 AM

Not all bully sticks are penises - some are tendons, it just depends on the manufacturer. I guess I don't care what they're made of as long as they're safe and good for my girls. I don't know what I would do without them! (the bully sticks) They really keep my girls occupied and I'm not sure what would be getting chewed up instead if we didn't use them!!

I still watch pretty carefully while they have them and never give them to them if I'm not home. I buy mine on e-bay and have gotten some wonderful deals. Just be sure you check with the seller about what they are and where they came from, etc... but you can really save money this way. I've bought 4 -1 lb. bags on e-bay and they have been great.

omega

Lola Calhoun · 08-05-2006, 06:03 AM

Lola LLOOOVVEEESSS these.. she will chew and chew and chew and barely get anywhere with them. one lasts forever!!

pinkstars522 · 09-13-2006, 06:59 PM

I had no idea until I read these posts what bully sticks are made of, but I just bought Daisy her first bully stick today! She hasn't put it down since I gave it to her. It is such a relief, because previously, all she chewed on was furniture and the carpet! I might have to leave out the ingredient when I tell my husband about her new treat!

Laur · 09-13-2006, 07:19 PM

I bought two Bully Sticks for Diamond, I think they were each $2.99 and she goes to town on them! It's great because she is occupied for at least thirty minutes. She usually has the same one for awhile. They do tend to smell after awhile.

I was a little disappointed because she was at the petsitters just recently and I gave the petsitter one of the bully sticks and Diamond didn't come home with it

Now I have to buy more, maybe I will check the web first

sweetr72 · 09-13-2006, 07:28 PM

I am in Canada...does anyone know if I can buy one at Petsmart??

Dawn

LaLoca1 · 09-13-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Laur

I bought two Bully Sticks for Diamond, I think they were each $2.99 and she goes to town on them! It's great because she is occupied for at least thirty minutes. She usually has the same one for awhile. They do tend to smell after awhile.

I was a little disappointed because she was at the petsitters just recently and I gave the petsitter one of the bully sticks and Diamond didn't come home with it

Now I have to buy more, maybe I will check the web first

Lauren, where did you get your Bully sticks from? Everytime I go to Petco or Petsmart, they're sold out. I didn't know bull penises were such a hot commodity.

SJK1113 · 09-13-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

My three love bully sticks, and what better use of an old dried up penis? LOL

Thanks for that laugh!!!

I haven't bought Jake any bully sticks yet since I found out what they are, but you're right....at least they're useful for something!

SJK1113 · 09-13-2006, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetr72

I am in Canada...does anyone know if I can buy one at Petsmart??

Dawn

Yes, they have them at Petsmart.

mrs. chris · 09-13-2006, 08:38 PM

i have heard so much about bully sticks and flossies on this site. i finally went to petsmart the other day and bought both. well here is my story...they all loved the flossies so much ...it was unbelievable. poor whiskey got hers stolen by harley(who could chew thru concrete in ten minutes!) so mommy felt bad and gave her another one which started a dog fight like i have never seen before- i had to put them in seperate rooms-there were fangs and growling-scared the snot out of me!!! well then i decided okay lets's do the bully sticks...sweet pea and whiskey chewed on them like little old ladies till harley stole them...i swear that dog has fangs of steel!! she ate all three of them in less than an hour!!! please help!! what can i give harley to chew on that she won't inhale???

DENISE517 · 09-14-2006, 08:46 AM

I gave them to Maddie once, but they get all gross like raw hides and I didnt see how they could be safe with the gooeyness of them. Besides, I just couldnt get over the fact that a dried on penis was laying on my floor. UGGGG

yougetthesmiles · 09-14-2006, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DENISE517

I gave them to Maddie once, but they get all gross like raw hides and I didnt see how they could be safe with the gooeyness of them. Besides, I just couldnt get over the fact that a dried on penis was laying on my floor. UGGGG

LOLOLOLOL awww c'mon Denise, every girl has to have one sometime in there life!

02-12-2006, 05:37 PM	#31
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	I just bought some yesterday, He LOVES them,and he doesn't inhale them, like other things, he has had the same one for 2 days , chews on it alot,and hasn't made a dent in it. He actually growled at the cat, when he walked by, thining he might take it, he has never done that, must be some good stuff. The one I bought was 1.99 a piece, Bully Stix,it says as ingredients - tendond.. Oh well, he loves it. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

08-04-2006, 07:41 PM	#33
jodiodeeo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 64	Steer Sticks Did anyone ever find out the difference between bully sticks and steer sticks??? Jodi

09-13-2006, 06:59 PM	#37
pinkstars522 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 2	Life Saver! I had no idea until I read these posts what bully sticks are made of, but I just bought Daisy her first bully stick today! She hasn't put it down since I gave it to her. It is such a relief, because previously, all she chewed on was furniture and the carpet! I might have to leave out the ingredient when I tell my husband about her new treat! __________________ Daisy's Mom!

09-13-2006, 07:19 PM	#38
Laur Love my Diamond girl Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 822	I bought two Bully Sticks for Diamond, I think they were each $2.99 and she goes to town on them! It's great because she is occupied for at least thirty minutes. She usually has the same one for awhile. They do tend to smell after awhile. I was a little disappointed because she was at the petsitters just recently and I gave the petsitter one of the bully sticks and Diamond didn't come home with it Now I have to buy more, maybe I will check the web first __________________ Proud mommy of Diamond

09-13-2006, 08:38 PM	#43
mrs. chris Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 209	i have heard so much about bully sticks and flossies on this site. i finally went to petsmart the other day and bought both. well here is my story...they all loved the flossies so much ...it was unbelievable. poor whiskey got hers stolen by harley(who could chew thru concrete in ten minutes!) so mommy felt bad and gave her another one which started a dog fight like i have never seen before- i had to put them in seperate rooms-there were fangs and growling-scared the snot out of me!!! well then i decided okay lets's do the bully sticks...sweet pea and whiskey chewed on them like little old ladies till harley stole them...i swear that dog has fangs of steel!! she ate all three of them in less than an hour!!! please help!! what can i give harley to chew on that she won't inhale??? __________________ Mrs. Chris Mommy to Whiskey (yorkie) Sweet Pea (chi) Harley (weenie-rat) Pudge (pit bull) Mr. Cuddles (cat) Mr. Kitty (cat) and my two daughters

08-05-2006, 05:24 AM	#35
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Not all bully sticks are penises - some are tendons, it just depends on the manufacturer. I guess I don't care what they're made of as long as they're safe and good for my girls. I don't know what I would do without them! (the bully sticks) They really keep my girls occupied and I'm not sure what would be getting chewed up instead if we didn't use them!! I still watch pretty carefully while they have them and never give them to them if I'm not home. I buy mine on e-bay and have gotten some wonderful deals. Just be sure you check with the seller about what they are and where they came from, etc... but you can really save money this way. I've bought 4 -1 lb. bags on e-bay and they have been great. omega

08-05-2006, 06:03 AM	#36
Lola Calhoun Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Posts: 153	Lola LLOOOVVEEESSS these.. she will chew and chew and chew and barely get anywhere with them. one lasts forever!!

09-13-2006, 07:28 PM	#39
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	I am in Canada...does anyone know if I can buy one at Petsmart?? Dawn

09-14-2006, 08:46 AM	#44
DENISE517 No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 4,449	I gave them to Maddie once, but they get all gross like raw hides and I didnt see how they could be safe with the gooeyness of them. Besides, I just couldnt get over the fact that a dried on penis was laying on my floor. UGGGG