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Summer is one of the best seasons for outdoor activities and BestBullySticks wants to make sure both you and your pet get the most out of the season. While summer hasn’t quite arrived, it’s already pretty hot outside. Before you hit the road and head for the beach, make sure your dog has everything he/she needs to enjoy carefree fun with the rest of the family.

Fun In the Sun

When we get to the beach we usually shed some layers to stay cool. Imagine for a moment having to wear a heavy sweater in the dead of summer — yuck! Breeds with long hair and thick coats are more suited for colder climates and properly groomed for the season. Extra fur is only half the battle for dogs in the summer. Unlike people, dogs can’t sweat. Instead, they pant in order to cool down. Less efficient than sweating, this puts dogs at a disadvantage in hot summer weather.

Dehydration is your dog’s worst enemy in the summer. Make sure you’ve got plenty of clean water on hand for your dog at all times — especially if you plan on spending lots of time outside.

Heat and direct sunlight, while enjoyable, can pose a danger to dogs. Dogs can even get sunburned, too! When applied to less furry areas sunscreen can help reduce the damage caused by UV rays. Sunscreen is a great solution for people but it doesn’t work too well on dogs. Make sure you bring an umbrella to the beach so your dog can escape the heat. Not only will this help protect your dog from the sun, it’ll drastically reduce the chance of heatstroke.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is a very real danger for dogs. All pet owners should become familiar with the signs of heat stroke:

• Heavy or excessive panting and breathing

• Increase in drooling or vomiting

• Loss of balance Read more

As concerned pet owners ourselves, the BestBullySticks team believes pet safety is paramount. Identification can go a long way ensuring your furry friend’s safety — tags alone aren’t enough, though! Microchipping is a foolproof way to avoid the heartache of losing your loved ones and providing them with an easy way to get home if they run off.

Unlike a collar and tags, microchips can’t be removed and they can’t fall off. According to the American Humane Association (AHA), pets who become lost rarely find their way home:

• 1 in 3 pets will become lost at some point during their life

• Over 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen every year in the U.S.

How Does Microchipping Work?

The electronic components of these electronic ID tags are packed into a biocompatible glass tube only a bit larger than a grain of rice (11mm). Non-allergenic, this glass casing contains the microchip, capacitor and antenna coil which together form a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. Read more

BestBullySticks is back to talk about another one of our fantastic dog treats, Bravo! Bonus Bites Roasted Venison Liver Treats! Packed with protein, these all-natural, grass-fed venison treats are Made in the USA and sourced from the finest ingredients around.

The full line of Bravo! Bonus Bites Treats do not contain any grains, preservatives or additives of any kind! Made with only the finest grass-fed meats containing no hormones or antibiotics, Bravo! treats are a healthy and environmentally friendly way to treat your furry friend!

Bravo! Roast Venison Liver Treats are dry roasted which not only helps seal in maximum flavor, but also ensures these single-ingredient treats retain their nutritional value.

Liver is one of the most nutritionally rich foods around — packed with high amounts of vitamins A, B₂ (Riboflavin), B₃ (Niacin), B₁₂ and Iron — it is an essential part of maintaining a healthy canine lifestyle.

A great daily snack and training tool, your pup will love the flavor of these all-natural meat treats!

BestBullySticks is committed to offering customers the highest quality dog treats and chews possible. Don’t forget to browse our entire collection of treats and chews for more even more great products!

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A great addition to BestBullySticks’ standard line of treats and chews is our Braided Bully Stick. Made from three standard bully sticks twisted together, we’re sure these treats will wind up your pup! Available in a wide variety of lengths and sizes, Braided Bully Sticks make are a great choice for dogs of all sizes.

You know it and so do we, dogs just love to chew! But let’s stop and look at a few reasons as to why your dog chews. First and foremost? Boredom.

If you’re not providing entertainment for your pets, you can be sure they’ll find a way to do it themselves. Aside from being an idle activity, many people are surprised to learn dogs also chew instinctively. Not only do dogs give things a nibble to test them out, they also chew to reduce anxiety and clean their teeth.

So, if you know you’re not going to break Fido’s chewing habit anytime soon, why not make the most of it? Bully Sticks provide a great way to maintain your dog’s oral hygiene as well as their happiness!

Particularly well suited for larger dogs and more aggressive chewers, these bully sticks will hang around long enough to ensure many hours of enjoyment. We've even got a 15-18” Jumbo Braided Bully Stick for you big breed owners out there!

Never bleached or chemically treated, our all-natural bully sticks are completely digestible. And just like our standard bully sticks, our heavy-duty Braided Bully Sticks are naturally low-odor and sourced from free-range, grass-fed Brazilian cattle.

As always, you can check out our our full line of all-natural bully sticks on our website.

Have you ordered our Braided Bully Sticks? Let us know what your dog thinks!

April is ASPCA Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and the team here at BestBullySticks thought we should not only highlight the importance of this holiday, but also share a few ways you can lend a hand.

Acts of animal cruelty often go unnoticed by observers and owners alike. President of the American Animal Hospital Association (AHAA) DVM Gregg Takashima notes that in his twenty-five years as a veterinarian, most abuse cases he’s seen are the result of owners who have inadvertently neglected their pets simply because they don’t know any better.

Education and Activism

While animal cruelty strikes in variety of ways, they can all prevented through education. The first step to education is setting a good example as a pet owner. As a model caretaker, your actions will influence others. Community role models for pet care not only help curb instances of abuse among current owners, but future ones as well. Teaching children about responsible pet ownership at an early age will make them lifelong advocates in the fight against animal abuse.

Grassroots forms of activism like community education is of tremendous help to the cause. Consider looking into local volunteer opportunities as well. From raising awareness to caring for the abused, these opportunities are    widely available across the country. Contact your local SPCA to find about volunteering in your community. Read more