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Examining and cleaning your dogs ears in between regular vet checkups is the first step in the prevention of canine ear infections and high vet bills.  Here is how to clean a dogs ears properly right at home.

1. Use an ear wash formulated for ear cleaning. It's important to never use undiluted peroxide on your pet's ears as it may cause burning.

2. Soak a cotton ball thoroughly in the ear wash. Squeeze out excess ear wash.

3. Place the cotton ball in your dog's ear and gently rub up and down.

4. Allow your dog to shake off excess moisture. This is important for preventing ear infections.

5. Soak the tip of a cotton swab in the ear wash and run it along the nooks and crannies of your dog's ears.

6. Avoid putting the swab down your dog's ear canal; leave this type of cleaning to the veterinary medical staff. If your dog has chronic ear infections, consult a veterinarian. Chronic ear infections could be a sign of allergies or other problems. If the ear canal looks abnormal, clean only the outside and consult a vet.

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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 bark-worthy new products for everything we have added in the last month.

Introducing the Best Bully Sticks Crown!

Calling all Kings, Queens, and dog royalty. (and let's be honest, we all treat our pups like royalty) Here is the Best Bully Sticks Crown, a tasty bully stick treat made from three standard sized bully sicks braided then shaped into a crown.

These treats are sure to last a long time. More than a standard bully stick! These are great for any size dog. They are made from free-ranging Brazilian cattle and are a great choice for an all-natural chew. Any Bully Stick will promote healthy teeth and gums because of the chewing action and saliva generation required to eat the stick.

We use exclusively FREE-RANGE grass fed cattle in our Best Bully Sticks natural beef dog treats and dog chews. We believe that cattle should be free range and graze on grass rather than be cooped up in feedlots. In our opinion, this makes for a higher quality product the way that nature intended.

Available individually or in 10 packs.

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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.  Thanks all! We are excited to spotlight the Puli.

Height: Male: 17; Female: 16 inches

Weight: 25-35 lbs

Coat: The Puli has a very unique coat. The coat is fairly weather resistant and is dense and profuse. The outer coat should be wavy or curly, while the undercoat is soft and wooly. In an adult Puli, the coat should form cords naturally and never be man made. The coat should never be clipped, always natural.

Color: solid black, rusty black, gray, and white

Appearance: The Puli is a sturdy, shaggy dog with a profuse coat that hangs in long cords like the coat of a Komondor. When fully grown, the cords can reach all the way to the ground. The coat comes most often in a weathered black, but sometimes in gray or white. The tail curls closely over the back. The almond-shaped eyes are dark brown with black lids. The medium sized, V-shaped ears hang down, blending in with the rest of the coat. The muzzle is long and straight ending in a large, black nose. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The gait should be lively and animated, exhibiting the agility needed for the dog to herd sheep in the field.

Temperament: The Puli surprisingly makes a very good watchdog, as they are very protective of their master and territory. This is a very intelligent breed making him fairly easy to train. This breed does very well in obedience and agility and is a favorite in the show ring. His light and agile movement give this breed an advantage when it comes to guarding flocks of sheep.

Happy, cheerful, and devoted, this dog does very well in a home environment, however is not recommended for a home with small children. The Puli can do well with other animals if they are properly socialized at puppyhood, but should not be trusted around smaller and more passive animals. If children are taught how to handle a dog properly, this breed can do well providing the children do not pester or pull on the long cords of hair.

Health: The average lifespan of the Puli is 12-16 years. The most common orthopedic disease in Puli's are: hip dysplasia, luxating patella (loose knees) and elbow dysplasia. Serious eye diseases include progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts, and retinal dysplasia. Heart disease has become a concern in the Puli. Inherited deafness can occur, and hypothyroidism has been reported.

Is your dog barking for time in the spotlight?

Have your dog say “bully sticks”! Send a photo and 2-3 sentence bio for your dog to be featured in an upcoming Spotlight on a Breed series we run every Thursday. Email bestbullysticks@gmail.com with the subject “Spotlight My Dog”

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Nothing says "I love you" like a hearty home cooked meal. We have the perfect dinner fare for your furry foodie Fido. Try this Potted Sweet Potato, Carrot and Chicken recipe!

Ingredients

One 32-ounce container (4 cups) chicken broth

1 cup apple cider

4 peppercorns

2 whole cloves

1 fresh or dried bay leaf

Three 6-ounce chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks

3 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks

One 16-ounce bag baby carrots

Salt

Directions

Combine the broth, cider, peppercorns, cloves and bay leaf in a large pot, cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, add the chicken and vegetables, and simmer, skimming if necessary, until tender, about 20 minutes. Spoon out the peppercorns, cloves and bay leaf and discard. Season to taste with salt. Let the dish cool slightly before serving to pets.

Courtesy of  Rachael Ray

Stay tuned for delicious dog recipes every Wednesday in our Weekly Drool Recipes blog series. Check out our other drool-worthy recipes! Also, remember food is meant to be shared! So be a pal and submit your favorite dog recipes to be featured in this delicious blog series by emailing us at bestbullysticks@gmail.com.

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Every dollar counts!

Please donate a $1.00 to Rescues and Shelters in Need around the country. Help Best Bully Sticks lend a helping paw to worthy animal shelters and rescues around the country who are dedicated to the safety and protection of animals. Many of these non-profit animal shelters and rescues rely upon the generosity of volunteers and donations to continue their rescue efforts and they need help. Bring joy into the life of animals awaiting a forever home to call their own and help rescue many more animals in need by donating $1. The money raised will help with out reach, basic animal necessities and rescue programs .

So, we encourage you to put your money where your heart is by making a heartfelt donation. Remember its not the size of the donation that matters but the size of the heart. Please join us in our efforts to give back to animal rescues and shelters who give back everyday. Thanks to your generous support we can help animal rescues & shelters protect dogs, cats and animals all around the country.

How It Works!

• Best Bully Sticks will match dollar for dollar. For every $1 you donate we will donate a $1(i.e. If 500 customers donate a $1.00 for a total $500 Best Bully Sticks match the contributions raised)
• All the money raised will be donated to animal rescues & shelters (100% no administration fees) and audited by a Third party
• Donations raised by you will be given to 3 different rescues monthly. All money donated will be shown publicly and organizations that benefit will be announced on our blog.
• We will interact via contests, story submissions, guest blogs, etc with animal rescue and shelters for their chance to be one of the 3 organizations donated to each month.