Archive for July 2011

We are dedicated to spreading awareness about pet related causes such as pet adoption. So we are excited to announce our new Tuesday blog series “Spotlight on a Rescue or Charity”, to pay tribute and honor animal rescue, shelters and charities. These are our unsung heroes across America dedicated to enriching, saving and nurturing the lives of animals in need.  We hope you will champion our cause by barking the word about the importance of pet adoption and donating your time and finances to your local animal shelter or rescue. Be a voice, email us if you know of a deserving animal rescue or charity that should be spotlighted and recognized. With that said, we are proud to spotlight “Fetch A Cure”. Thanks for helping dogs lick cancer!

ABOUT FETCH A CURE AND THEIR MISSION

FETCH stands for....Furthering Education and Treatment for Companion Health

FETCH a Cure is a 501 ©(3) non-profit organization determined to improve quality of life by connecting people and pets through accessible, compassionate treatment and education.

HOW CAN YOU HELP FETCH A CURE?

Whether you decide to adopt via Pen Pals, to donate funding, shop or to volunteer your time and expertise, they want you to champion their wag-worthy cause and bark the word.

Be a voice! Support Fetch A Cure  by following them on Twitter and “Like” their Facebook page. Bark the word about their cause, help save and enrich our paw pals lives!

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Become a Facebook Fan, “Like” our page & Help us reach 10,000 fans.

When we reach 10,000 fan “Likes” all of our Facebook fans will be eligible to enter a giveaway to win a grand prize. We can’t spill the beans yet! The quicker we get to 10,000 “Likes” the sooner you can learn what that grand prize is. Thanks for “Liking” our page.

Best Bully Sticks Now Offering Free Shipping and Flat Rate Shipping!

Customer Service is #1. You asked for free and flat rate shipping, we listened! All orders over $89 ship free, all under $89 are a flat $6.95.

Give the gift of a good chew. Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats & chews, and of course our bully sticks. Try our odor free bully sticks!

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

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Humans and dogs can both suffer from with celiac disease, a genetic small intestinal autoimmune disorder. Those who are diagnosed with celiac disease have an intolerance to gluten, a protein present in wheat, barley and rye. Gluten allergy can cause damage to the small intestines and prevent food from being properly absorbed by the body. Do keep in mind that pets do not have to be diagnosed with celiac disease to suffer from grain-sensitivity. Since dog's are unable to communicate whether or not they are feeling well it is important to be able to recognize signs and symptoms of celiac disease and gluten sensitivities.

Symptoms of gluten sensitivity include:
Chronic Gastro-Intestinal Upset (diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting)
Chronic Dermatitis (flaky skin, hair loss, redness, bumps, rashes)
Chronic Ear Infections (dark, smelly waxy debris in the ears caused by yeast overgrowth, shaking and scratching head)

What grains contain gluten?
Wheat
Barley
Rye

Check the labels on your dog's food for wheat or grain products. You may have to change what you are feeding your dog. Dogs with celiac disease can usually tolerate corn, rice, gluten-free wheat, dairy foods and poultry. Luckily there are a great selection of yummy wheat- and gluten-free dog foods and treats on the market.

What are some gluten free alternatives for your dog?
Rice
Sweet potato
Amaranth
Buckwheat ( which is not related to wheat, despite its name)
Millet
Quinoa

If you are concerned your pet may have a food allergy, consult your veterinarian.  Blood tests or a change in diet may help to identify specific sensitivities.

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Become a Facebook Fan, “Like” our page & Help us reach 10,000 fans.

When we reach 10,000 fan “Likes” all of our Facebook fans will be eligible to enter a giveaway to win a grand prize. We can’t spill the beans yet! The quicker we get to 10,000 “Likes” the sooner you can learn what that grand prize is. Thanks for “Liking” our page.

The majority of dog food on the market does not reflect a dog’s natural diet. Instead they are full of chemicals and fillers and are nothing like what a dog would eat in the wild. As carnivores, dogs and cats cannot convert vegetation into nutrients within their own stomach as this is not what they’re naturally meant to eat. Most organic dog food tries to re-introduce Mother Nature to the dog food world and feed them what nature intended for them.

There are many positive reasons why organic dog food is much better for you pet than regular poor quality dog food. If your dog has allergies these could be caused by the artificial colours, flavourings and preservatives in regular dog food, so cutting them out the equation could stop your dog’s skin irritations and other allergies. Organic dog food is naturally more nutritious and it can therefore give your dog more energy. This energy is particularly more important if your pet is overweight because this will help them to move about more and go down to a more healthy weight particularly with diseases like diabetes being a potential risk. Another point is that organic food does not contain bulk-fillers, so your dog would only consume what is needed to maintain healthy energy levels and life functions. Bulk fillers put in regular dog food make it more difficult to dogs to digest, due to organic dog food not containing these fillers; dogs can therefore digest it easier. Finally, with more nutritious food going into your dog, they will feel, look and act better, improving their quality of life and also extending their life expectancy.

Best Bully Sticks supplies many brands of both dry and wet organic dog food. Firstly, an example of a dry dog food supplied by Best Bully Sticks is K9 Natural. They come in Beef and Lamb flavours, contain no antibiotics or hormones and are suitable for all breeds of dog. They are made from 85% top quality meat and 15 % fruit and vegetables and do not cook any ingredients, due to the loss of nutrition when cooking. Another example of dry organic dog food supplied by Best Bully Sticks is Orijen dog food. This is grain free, is 20% vegetables and 80% meat and mirrors the diet of dogs in the wild. Their ingredients are delivered fresh each day so they contain no preservatives and are never frozen.
Secondly, Best Bully sticks supplies an organic dog food called Tripett. It is based on tripe and as dogs cannot receive nutrients from grains and grasses, this wet food is based on partly digested food and from this they gain many nutrients and vitamins. Tripett is 100% natural and contains no additives, preservatives, fillers or artificial ingredients. Tripett is available in a range of many different flavours.

To feed your dog with food that is filled with natural nutrients and vitamins that is more reflective of their natural diet, grab some organic dog food from Best Bully Sticks. You’re guaranteed to notice the difference in your dog.

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At Best Bully Sticks we consider your pets part of our pack and family. Like our beloved pugs Sushi & Espy, we only want to give your furry family member the best in healthy, safe pet products. We are constantly searching for the best of the best so if you have any feedback or product suggestions please let us know. So here is what’s new on the site and in our wag of the woods! Please be sure to check out our barkworthy new products for everything we have added in the last month.

Hyper Pet: For Training...Exercise...Fun!

Hyper Pet products offer unique patented interactive toys for you and your four legged furry friend. Our high quality designed line include training aides, storage solutions, rugged toys, and other cool gear that make playing with and exercising your dog more entertaining. Discover how Hyper Products can make hanging out with you best friend a tail waggin' good time.

Hyper Pet Hyper Dog Replacement Balls

Hyper Pet Flying Duck Slingshot Dog Toy

Hyper Pet Soccer Dog Ball

Hyper Pet Fido Football Dog Toy

Hyper Pet Mini Hyper Dog Ball Launcher for Dogs

Hyper Pet Mini Hyper Dog Replacement Tennis Balls

Hyper Pet Hyper Fling Tennis Ball Launcher for Dogs

Hyper Pet Hyper Gnaws Dog Bone Toy

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Become a Facebook Fan, “Like” our page & Help us reach 10,000 fans.

When we reach 10,000 fan “Likes” all of our Facebook fans will be eligible to enter a giveaway to win a grand prize. We can’t spill the beans yet! The quicker we get to 10,000 “Likes” the sooner you can learn what that grand prize is. Thanks for “Liking” our page.

We always love getting emails from our customers & readers asking us to feature their dog or favorite breed for our Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed blog series every Thursday. As always we are honored to oblige. We are excited to spotlight the Belgian Malinois.

Height: Male: 24-26; Female 22-24 inches

Weight: 60-65 lbs

Coat: The Belgian Malinois is a shorthaired breed that doesn't require much maintenance. Has somewhat of a coarse and harsh coat, which is strong enough to be weather resistant. Neck hair is slightly longer, and has a dense undercoat.

Color: rich fawn to mahogany, with black-tipped hairs; black mask and ears

Temperament: The Belgian Malinois is confident, exhibiting neither shyness nor aggressiveness in new situations. The dog may be reserved with strangers but is affectionate with his own people. He is naturally protective of his owner's person and property without being overly aggressive. The Belgian Malinois possesses a strong desire to work and is quick and responsive to commands from his owner.

Health: The average life span of the Belgian Malinois is 10 to 14 years. This is slightly higher than the median lifespan of most purebred dogs (10 to 13 years). Like many other large dogs, they have a predisposition to developing the following health disorders

• Hip Dysplasia
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Elbow Dysplasia
• Epilepsy

Best Bully Sticks News!

Become a Facebook Fan, “Like” our page & Help us reach 10,000 fans.

When we reach 10,000 fan “Likes” all of our Facebook fans will be eligible to enter a giveaway to win a grand prize. We can’t spill the beans yet! The quicker we get to 10,000 “Likes” the sooner you can learn what that grand prize is. Thanks for “Liking” our page.