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Bully Stick Alert: Bully Sticks or Buffalo Sticks from India

Please know you sources!  There is now a huge influx of "bully sticks and other natural treats" coming into the US market from India.  Several private labeled brands in the US are advertising these products as free-range, grass fed, and all natural.  The Indian buffalo market (not even beef) is unregulated and has several health concerns that we will discuss below.  Several companies have approached us, from India, offering lower costs of raw material, but we are committed to a high quality natural product; so we have decided to use only free-range beef from Brazil for our chews.

The bully sticks that we sell are only from cattle considered “green cattle” as they are not given hormones or fed corn, which cattle are not accustom to.  Our cattle graze freely on open grass fields and grow naturally. Products from India are almost always sun-dried, not baked and are not regulated like the bully sticks we offer on our site.  Although, it is much cheaper to sun dry bully sticks and other natural treats, the bad outweighs the good.  Our bully sticks are vertically baked to drain any residual liquid from the product.  Sun dried product is many times laid horizontally, out in the sun, so residual liquid remains in the product. This product typically has a high level of odor to it (a urine smell), or a chemical added to it to help with the smell.  There is also higher potential for diseases, such as foot and mouth disease, and the finished product is routinely affected with bacteria because the products temperature during cooking is not well regulated.  Also, because they are exposed to the environment, there is a great chance of bugs.  Although our treats are sometimes more expensive, the quality of the product remains high, and you do not have to worry about any of these issues with our products.

Many people ask why not make bully sticks from North American cattle?  The reason for this is that not only is it expensive, but most of the cattle in the US is kept in feedlots and encouraged to grow at a much faster rate (growth hormones) than is natural.  In addition, the US has very little grazing land, which forces farmers to over populate grazing areas.

Prior to purchasing any bully stick products you should first ask your pet store or online vendors the country of origin for their bully sticks and treats.  Don’t worry; they are legally obligated to inform you. We think your dogs’ health is most important, which is why we pay close attention to these types of details and only offer products that we feel comfortable feeding our own dogs.

We always love to get update on how our four legged prized athlete is doing competing around the country. Best Bully Sticks is proud and honored to be Montana's official sponsor. Congrats on all your success!!

1st event:  Ultimate Air Dogs event- Dupage Co Fair- Chicago, IL

Highlights:  Montana had a PB of 19'10" during the Senior Division Finals of Ultimate Air and took 2nd place in her division.  Eric & Montana tried a new event for them called Catch It- Dog has to catch the toy for the jump to be scored.  Montana caught her toy both times and placed 6th overall on the first time event. Next UAD event will be the Ultimate Air Games in Imlay City, Michigan in September.

Montana in UAD Catch It Event!

Ultimate Air Dog Montana in Action!

Hooray!! UAD Montana with her ribbon.

2nd event: DockDogs event- Washington Fair- St Louis, MO

Highlights:  Team Karman/Montana placed 1st in the Speed Retrieve Express division during their first round and qualified for SR finals in which they earned their Speed Retrieve Express title.   Team Eric/ Montana had (2 )2nd place finishes in Big Air Waves & placed 3rd in the Speed Retrieve Express Division.They also had 3 PB's back to back to back, 2 of which came in the finals round of Big Air.  Montana likes to save the best for last!  Montana's biggest jump of the weekend was an 18'11" jump which earned her 4th place in the Semi-Pro Finals for the weekend.

Dock Dog Montana sets up for speed retrieve!

Dock Dog Montana with her awards!

So, what's next for our Best Bully Sticks Sponsored athlete & shining star?

Next stop for team Montana will be at the Illinois State Fair in a few weeks.  Then off to Nationals in October in Ohio which will conclude the DockDogs season until January 2010. So stayed tuned to our blog to read more about her progress as Montana competes in upcoming events. Best Bully Sticks is proud to sponsor its first canine athlete, please join us in rooting her on and wishing her luck.

Best Bully Sticks Launches Snack 21 Wild Caught Fish Chews

We are excited to bring a new, customer requested product line to you. Snack 21 only uses one ingredient, wild pacific fish and nothing else. All of Snack 21's products are 100% manufactured at their plant in Canada; from the cutting of the fish to the packaging of product to ensure quality and freshness.

All of their products contain absolutely no additives, preservatives, coloring or artificial flavoring. They also are a natural source of Omega 3 fatty acids, protein, natural vitamins and minerals. You can be assured that you are giving your pooch only the best, their products are made from Wild Pacific fish only, with no by-products or fillers.

From salmon sushi rolls to wild caught herring fillets, to one of our new favorites the salmon skin bone, you really can't go wrong with trying anything in this line.  Sushi and Espy (Our Two Pugs) have tried it all and give it two paws way up!!

We hope that you enjoy this excellent line of all natural wild caught fish dog chews....

We launched this line as a recommendation from a customer, so please let us know if you feel like we are missing something on the site and we will promise to look into it!

Lucky you ! All of our Plato products are on SALE until Sunday June 12th at 5pm EST

All Plato Dog Treats are made in the USA and are excellent products that you can give to your dogs with confidence. They're the highest quality dog treats on the market!

Plato Dog Treats Chicken is certified USDA organic, and the entire line is made with world-class ingredients and probiotics.

Yummy! Delicious Plato Farmer's Market Yam Treats.

Here are the three choices in their new "Farmer's Market" line:
1.  Salmon and Vegetables
2.  Chicken and Vegetables
3.  Sweet Potato Dog Chews

Is your dog hypoallergenic?

Well don't sweat  bullets we even have some delicious Plato Treats for that sensitive allergy prone pup in your life.  Because every dog deserves a yummy dog treat! As many as 20% of all dogs have food allergies, especially to chicken (even all-natural organic chicken like ours). So for them, we recommend our All-Natural Duck Strips. They're made to the same high standards, with top-quality ingredients, and every bit as tasty as our other treats.

Wild Salmon Supplement great for Shiny Coats!!

And that's not all! We now offer Plato Pet Treats Salmon Oil, which we firmly believe is one of the best supplements you can ever give your dogs. Salmon oil helps maintain your dog's skin, coat, eye, heart, and immune system.  The oil comes in an opaque bottle for freshness and  is naturally preserved with rosemary. An added bonus of the rosemary is that it reduces the smell of the oil to a minimum.

Try Plato Pet Treats products-we're sure you and your dog will be pleased!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats, dog chews and of course bully sticks. Also, don't forget to sign up for our newsletter for Best Bully Stick News, New Products & Discounts!!

Missing a Bone? If there is a particular type of dog bone you would like to see offered on bestbullysticks.com , please let us know and we will do out best to make it happen! One of our motto's is "happy dog, happy owner & happy life".

Mason the Pug enjoying a safe & healthy Best Bully Stick. Ready, Set, Chew..

We are always excited when we get in a new line of healthy dog treats & chews. We are proud to now offer USDA Organic All-Natural Buffalo Bones & All-Natural Elk Bones. These are rare item for us and we are proud to bring you these unique Best Bully Sticks dog bones. These bones should last your dog days (depending on size). Sure to be a hit with small and large pups!

Hey!! the Best Bully Sticks team wants to put your mind at ease, keep your loyal companion safe & make chewing fun. Dogs love to chew, so its important that you provide safety while also giving your dog the pleasure of a good chew. So, here are some dog chew safety tips.

1. Size Matters. The bone of choice should be large enough that your dog can't swallow it or fit the whole dog bone in his mouth. Dog bones this small can spell trouble; it's possible for bones to get stuck in your dog's throat or for fragments to lodge themselves in the mouth

2. Avoid the Chopping Block. Don't give your dog bones that have been sawed or cut by the butcher. They are more likely to splinter and cause health issues.

3. Take Control. You can't take a bone from your dogs chomps of steel & strong chewing grip if he or she is not properly trained. Obedience & knowing who's boss is an important part of dog bone safety.Although obedience training should start at a younger age, you can teach an old dog new tricks. If you find your dog is chewing too long and hard on a bone or gnawing on an unsafe, cooked bone you need to quickly step in as the pack leader and take the bone away.

4. Monitor Your Dog. Remember safety first! Even with a safer chew bone, you should still supervise & moderate your dog while he or she is chewing.  Dogs chew bones at different rates some are slow like the tortoise while others are fast like the hare. So, keep a close watch.

5. Cry for help!  Even with the safest chew bones, there will always risk in the form of obstruction, choking, bacterial illness and tooth chipping. Here are some symptoms that your dog is in distress if he or she has loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, bloody diarrhea & constipation. If these symptoms arise take your dog to a vet immediately.

6. Say No to Table Scraps. NEVER give your dog chicken bones and cut pieces of bone from your plate. The cooking time necessary to cook meat makes bones brittle and weak so their bones will tend to splinter into hazardous pieces. Cooked bones that have been cut by the butcher can splinter and cause serious problems in a dog's intestines. Chicken bones are especially hazardous.

7. Avoid Fast Chews. Dogs like a challenge and a chew or bone that can quickly be chomped takes away the fun. Not to mention it can be hazardous to your dogs health and cause your dog to become bloated or impacted.

Remember that a good dog chew should be palatable, tasty and enticing. As well as indestructible, able to with stand your dogs chompers for hours in order to satisfy his or her lust and craving for something to chew. Lucky for you Best Bully Sticks offers safe, all natural & healthy chews that do just that! We are dedicated to keeping your dog safe and giving you a peace of mind. So go ahead,  we dare you to try our chews and let your dog be the judge.

If you are interested in additional information on our products, please visit www.bestbullysticks.com

As always, please feel free to contact us directly at 8044776033 should you have any further questions or comments.