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Differences Between Bully Sticks
This is the start of a weekly question and answer section where we hope to expand on typical questions that we get on a daily and weekly basis. We hope that this information will be found informative and urge you to still contact us if you have any additional questions!
Are all bully sticks created equal? What are the differences?
The first thing that one should consider when purchasing bully sticks or any other all natural dog treats is the country of origin. Most of the bully sticks found in major pet stores are from India or other parts of the world outside of South America. The living conditions of people and livestock in these countries is less than appealing and as such we only sell product from free-ranging South American cattle. This cattle is considered "green cattle" as it is not given hormones or fed feed. This cattle typically grazes freely on open grass fields and grows naturally. Many people ask why not make bully sticks from North American cattle? The reason for this is that it is expensive, and also most of the cattle in the US is kept in feedlots and encouraged to grow at a much faster rate (growth hormones) than free-ranging cattle.
Another difference between bully sticks on the marketplace is whether or not they are vertically drained and then baked. It is much cheaper to sun dry bully sticks and other natural treats, but it is much riskier as potential diseases and bugs can enter the product much more easily. All of our treats and chews are all-natural and oven finished, which is more expensive but keeps the quality of the product high.
We are also routinely asked about "odor-free" bully sticks. Quite simply put there is no such thing. Bully Sticks are an all-natural beef product and as such should have some odor to them. If you ate a banana or even a steak your expectation is that it would smell like a banana or a steak..and if it did not you would be concerned. Many manufacturers currently selling bully sticks wash their products in peroxide (bleach) and other chemicals which are not healthy but cause the product to have no smell at all. Again, we prefer to offer products which are truly all-natural and as such they may have a slight odor.
Lastly, we recommend asking the store where you purchase treats and chews like bully sticks from if their products are irradiated. A lot (most) of the bully sticks on the market today are irradiated (treated by radiation to reduce the chance of infectious diseases) ours are not. All of our products are lab tested in country and in the US by both the FDA and USDA and are approved without problem or disease. We don't know about you but we would not want our dogs treats or food undergoing radiation therapy to make sure that it is safe to eat. As long as the correct manufacturing processes are in place a bully stick or any other dog treat should never be irradiated. It is common for manufacturers to hide whether or not their products are irradiated so make sure to ask!
We hope that this clears up any confusion and answers some of the common questions regarding bully sticks that we get on a regular basis.
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Best Bully Sticks is a leading provider of dog treats, bully sticks, antlerz, Sam's Yams, and other dog chews and treats. They can be found online at: http://www.bestbullysticks.com .
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My chocolate lab loves the bully sticks. Is there a limit to how many sticks she should get a day or in a week? Is one a day too
many?
Do you have any specials on bully sticks for the month of January?
Thank you,
Carol Vollkommer
I have the same question. Is it okay for a dog to have a bully stick daily, or is that too much? My dog loves them!
Bully Sticks can be fed once a day, once every other day, or as desired by the owner. The important thing to look for when feeding bully sticks is that your dog is still eating everything else they would normally eat including their food. Bully Sticks are high in protein so this should also be considered when making a feeding decision.
Love the bully sticks. Dog loves them as well
Question- do they stain carpeting? I haven’t has this problem, but have heard that some can. Thanks. Adele
The bully sticks are all natural and will not stain carpeting…thank you for your comment! Best Bully’s
my dogs love the bully sticks. I have 2 sharpeis and 1 poodle. The thing i like most about your company is the price. I just can’t afford them in the pet store. I can easily pay 20 dollars for 3 bully sticks, that is ridiculous. please send me one of your magnets for my refrigerate and i would like to have a couple of extra to give to friends. when i get my order i always end of
giving so many away, i want to friends to order their own.!!!
I recently gave my dogs Best Bully Sticks for the first time and they were a huge hit. I don’t give my dogs rawhide as it gives them digestive problems, but not the Bully sticks. I am sold.
My 2 month old boxer swallowed about 2in worth of a stick whole. Is this harmful? The bully stick belonged to my 5 month old french bulldog neighbor?
Bully Sticks are fully digestible, but we recommend that you watch your dogs behavior after swallowing a piece that might be too large as it could present an obstruction getting down! However, they should break down naturally in the body. Thanks for the comment!
How do these Bully sticks compare to Moo Brand? We’ve been purchasing Moo Brand because the smell is minimal compared to other brands we’ve tried………..
We have a Bernese Mountain Dog who thinks the bully sticks are part of her “right” as a dog! lol She loves them and we have no problem throwing it up to her and watching her go get it, teeth with it, and generally have fun!
Whenever she goes after something she is not suppose to chew we take it away, say no and give her a bully stick…….
Your company is awesome and should be very proud of your product. I am glad we found you!
Thanks for the explanation. I used to buy from another site, but they changed the description to include India as a source for their products, so I stopped buying them. Are you the only manufacturer who doesn’t sun dry? How can a purchaser know such a thing?
My 4 month old rhodesian ridgeback puppy just swallowed a 6 inch one whole last night. I couldn’t believe it. I saw him do it. Usually he just chews on it but last night the whole thing went down his throat. It’s been 24 hours but you can still feel it in his stomach. Will it digest? I’m worried that it will plug up his intestines or something. I don’t really want him operated on this young….
Hi, Dewald! Yes! The Bully Stick will digest. If your dog is acting normally, then no worries; the bully stick will pass through his system. If your dog starts to show discomfort in any way, consult your vet.
Thanks for the response. He vomited it out this morning, almost 36 hours after swallowing it. It was smaller and it curled up a bit but luckily it came out. So relieved!
So sorry about that, Dewald. I know that had to be a heart wrenching 36 hours. What kind of dog do you have? It sounds like your dog might need a new sort of all-natural chew, maybe something a little more rugged like an Elk Antler or even putting a bully stick in a Kong toy. Many of our customers do that with some frozen peanut butter.
hi…my dog is 9 months old and so hyper at night that i pretty much have to give him a bully stick a night. But he’s had diarrhea for over a week now, can this be due to the bully sticks?
Hi, Lisa!
We’re so sorry your pup has an upset stomach. Bully Sticks can cause some intestinal distress if the dog isn’t used to the protein in these treats. If your dog is acting normally, then there’s probably no worry. However, if you’re dog isn’t acting normally, or isn’t drinking and eating as usual, take him to the vet. Over time your dog will get used to the protein in the sticks and they’ll continue to be a great training aid and chewing deterrent.