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We always enjoy coming across barkworthy reads. Husband and wife team, Paris Permenter & John Bigley the grrreat masterminds behind DogTipper.com, an online site chalk full of tips & advice for dog lovers, wrote a wonderful article titled "Why Your Dog May Be Your Answer to the Recession". This article put a huge smile on our face and a wag in Sushi & Espy tail. If you are like us, then  you've probably watched your spending habits drop and stress levels skyrocket. We have found that the only thing recession proof is the unconditional love of our furry companions. If you love your pets as much as we do, then you will understand why our pugs and spokesdogs Sushi & Espy have been our life preservers during our lowest times. Dogs are our saving grace & keep us smiling during these tough times and are truly worthy of the title "man's best friend". This is a sure must read.

Why Your Dog May Be Your Answer to the Recession by DogTipper.com

Tough economic times can impact your life in ways that range from stress to budget cutbacks to lack of social interaction. A dog, though, can be man’s best friend when it comes to recessionary times.

As stress levels rise and spending power diminishes in today’s tough economic times, dog owners are finding that when the going gets tough, the tough go play with their dogs. While there’s no denying that dogs come with fixed costs ranging from food to vet care, your dog can also be your best friend during an economic downturn. Here are nine ways Rover just might be your answer to the recession:

1. He’s a Good Reason to Stay Home. Staying home—rather then heading out and spending money—is never more appealing than when there’s a four-legged friend waiting for you. Suddenly there’s a good reason to dine at home or to choose an afternoon at the dog park rather than the shopping mall.

2. He’s a Great Exercise Partner. Need to save money by cutting back on a fitness club membership? No problem. You’ll never have a more dedicated personal trainer you’re your dog who will remind you—and remind you, and remind you—that it is time to get out and exercise.

3. He Loves Day Trips. Can’t afford that week at a Caribbean resort? Fido’s happy you’re staying home and considering taking him on a day trip to the lake or local park.

4. He Doesn’t Mind Cutbacks. OK, you might not want to opt for a home haircut yourself, but your dog doesn’t mind if you cut out the groomer and just give him a trim yourself.

5. He’s Happy with Used Items. Do the kids want the latest toys in the stores? You won’t have that same pressure from your dog. He’s happy with used toys from garage sales and thrift stores, perfect for playing fetch or romping around the yard.

6. He’s a Great Stress Reliever. Economic problems cause stress, there’s no doubt about it. But it’s a proven fact that dogs are an excellent stress reliever and also do wonders to lower high blood pressure. One look in those big eyes and it’s easy to see why.

7. He’ll Help You Get Out and About. Whether you’ve lost your job and no longer see your usual crowd of people or you’ve just cut back on social events, economic difficulties can mean less social interaction. Your dog, by encouraging you to get out and walk or to play in dog parks, helps you to interact with people with similar interests.

8. He Makes You Feel Like a King. A beleaguered bank account or a pink slip can leave you feeling worthless. All you have to do, though, is look in your dog’s eyes and you know that you’re the best there is. You are the center of his world.

9. He Knows the Best Things in Life are Free. Your dog values your companionship more than anything in the world. Money doesn’t mean a thing to him but you do. There’s no greater gift you can give your dog than your own time.

What ways have your pet helped you cope through the recession? Leave a comment below!

Ferociously delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Spoiling your dog doesn't have to cost you an arm & a leg. Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats, dog chews, and of course our bully sticks. Our mission is to provide high quality Bully Sticks, Dog Treats, and Dog Chews at great prices.

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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If you haven't already realized dogs love to play in the snow. But when the mercury drops,  the bitter cold and  snowy winter months can take a huge toil causing chapping and cracking of your dog’s paws & pads. As loving pet owners it is important to be aware & beware of the dangers that snow and cold weather present to our pets paws. Making dog paw care a top priority will save your dog a lot of paw-ache, pain & trouble.  Here are some winter paw care pet tips to minimize pain and discomfort while keeping your pups paws healthy.

1. These Booties Are Made for Walking! Grit, salt & ice melting granulates & chemicals from sidewalks and streets can be very troublesome to your pet. The salt can irritate their pads and cause painful cracking. So, introducing a pair of booties into your dogs wardrobe will protect your dog's feet from salt, chemical de-icers and grit. As well as lower your pets risk of getting hypothermia by helping to retain body heat.

If you and your dog are not keen on the idea of booties be sure to rinse and dry your pet's feet after being outside in snow and icy conditions. Often times your pet will lick their paws when they are wet or to sooth irritation, leading to ingestion of these toxic substances. Instead opt for a non toxic & pet friendly deicing solutions. Sand, gravel and non-clumping cat litters are the safest option for traction on ice and snow.

2. Apply a soothing paw balm. To prevent ice balls from forming during longer outside adventure's, rubbing your dogs pads with a soothing paw balm or vaseline before going outside can help. Be sure to use and edible all natural balm, because dogs will lick away.

Always check your dogs paws after coming indoors to make sure paws are free from rock salt debris which can cause cracking & drying. Snow, grit and de-icing products can accumulate in these cracks and contribute to blisters, sore pads and infections. Balm should be applied after a long walk outdoors.

3. Keep Nails Trimmed. Nails that are too long can cause a considerable amount of discomfort when walking on cold, hard surfaces. Always keep your pet's nails trimmed to a comfortable length.

4. Pave the way! We all love a shoveled walk way free of ice and snow, and so does your pet. Always give you and your pet a safe path, free from the winter elements. Sharp pieces of ice or snow can cause abrasions on the pads.

Injuries happen from stepping on items obscured by snow, sharp edges on ice, and sometimes from snow toys and implements used to remove snow. So when you are done shoveling the sidewalks & walkways make sure to put tools away.

5. Give a Warm foot bath. Wash your dog's paws in warm water when you get home. It will warm his feet up and melt ice that has formed between his toes. Not to mention it will wash off any toxic salt or deicing chemical residue on his paws that your dog might be tempted to lick off. Salt & deicing chemicals can cause vomiting, diarrhea and death if ingested so be diligent and keep paws squeaky clean. Once paws are cleaned apply a soothing paw balm.

6. First Aid 101: It's a good idea to check your dog's paws thoroughly & daily for any abrasions, cracked pads and grit stuck between his toes. Treat your dogs paw injuries promptly. If dog has a minor injury gently cleanse the wound with warm water and a mild soap, and apply pressure to stop bleeding. Paw pads are very thick and slow to heal; deep cuts to the paw pads usually require sutures for proper healing and will require vet assistance.

7. Trim Fur between the pads. Compacted snow, grit and salt on the bottom of your dog's paws or your boots can make walking difficult, and affect you and your dogs  ability to stay on your feet. Snowy slush is attracted to your dogs fur. Keeping the fur between pads trimmed will reduce the amount of slush that clings to their vulnerable paws and prevent your pup from slipping and sliding on the sidewalks.

Ferociously delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats, dog chews, and of course our  bully sticks .

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!

Bark the Word! Join the Best Bully Sticks Free Affiliate Program & Earn 6% Commission or 6% Product Discount

We are always on the edge of our seats when we add a new product to our site. Many of the products we add and offer are from the recommendation of loyal customers like you. We have some new grrreat products to tell you about. So please stay. sniff and sit a while!

Drum roll please.... Introducing Fizzion Pet Stain and Odor Remover.

We all know what it likes when your four legged prince or princess makes a royal mess. We are excited to bring to you a new "earth" friendly cleaner that is great for not only spills, but for those not so pleasant pet related stains.

Developed as a heavyweight commercial cleaner, FiZZiON’s powerful CO2 action unlocks and cleans stains and odors on contact. Other cleaners add harsh chemicals or foreign bacteria to clean. Not FiZZiON. Its unique formula uses non-toxic ingredients and kills odor-causing bacteria naturally by breaking down and destroying their cell walls

Designed with the Earth in mind, Fizzion is SAFE, green, clean, and earthly-friendly for you, your family, and your pets. Their breakthrough eco-friendly formula was designed with great care to keep our earth healthy.

Despite being one of the greenest cleaners you can buy, Fizzion still outperforms most of the cleaners on the market due to the stain fighting power of CO2. All you have to do is fill the bottle with warm tap water and add one of the Fizzion tablets. Then, you are ready to go.

Reasons why Fizzion is different than other cleaners...

* Concentrated formula mixes up fresh for maximum cleaning power
* Safely unlocks and lifts away new or set-in stains
* Kills bacteria to completely eliminate household odors
* Eco-friendly packaging minimizes waste and pollution
* Releases a fresh linen scent as you clean

This comes with a reusable spray bottle and 2 Fuzzion tablets.

Give the Gift of a Nice Place to Curl & Flop!

After all of these delicious chews and treats, what is better than to curl up on a comfy, beautiful hand made 100% wool dog bed to take a nap. We are excited to bring to you, our hand woven Kilim Persian Dog beds. We had our's home for just a few minutes and you will see how well our pooch took to it!

These are hand made and come with a zipper on the back and removable cushion. No two are completely alike, so every one is an original! Our pooch has taken to it very well and has already made his spot in the middle. It is great for the winter months because of the added warmth the wool provides and is a great size for both big and small dogs. It is approximately 3 feet by 3 feet wide.

There's Something Fishy Going On!

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. Your deserving dog will enjoy our excellent line of all natural wild caught fish dog chews!

So what is the catch of the day? Just in....

Snack 21 Salmon Filet Treats are a wholesome treat made with only Wild Pacific Salmon with no by-products, fillers or rendered materials. Snack 21 uses absolutely no additives, preservatives, coloring, or artificial flavoring. The Wild Pacific Salmon Filets treats are a natural source of Omega 3 fatty acids, protein, natural vitamins and minerals and processed under strict quality control to meet the highest standards in nutrition.

They come in a 2.3 ounce re-sealable bag and there are approximately 8 pieces per bag.

Our Snack 21 Herring Strips are droolworthy! For those of you who have pups love salmon or fish treats, these treats are out of this world. If you don't believe us ask our honorary spokesdogs & tasters Sushi & Espy.  100% Natural treats made only from dried Pacific Herring with no by-products, fillers or rendered materials. These treats are ideal for pets with allergies to meat products and chemical additives.

Imagine small fillets of just fish...this is a great training treat or everyday reward.

These Herring Strips come in a 0.88 ounce re-sealable bag.

Did someone say "play-time"? Eco-toys to the Rescue!

Now your dog can lower his carbon paw print and have fun at the same time! We are happy to announce the arrival of  our eco-friendly, interactive line of dog toys, the perfect addition to our natural dog treats and chews from Best Bully Sticks. Not only do we want to keep dogs chew happy & safe, but we also want to nurture the human dog bond with interactive green toys. Our Earthdog, Planet Dog and West Paw Design dog toys are not only good for the planet & well being of your pup. But they are also made durable for even the most active earth loving dogs & their aggressive chompers.

Ferociously delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats, dog chews, and of course our  bully sticks .

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!

We here at Best Bully Sticks are always excited to get chew-monials from tail wagging fans & customers. So, if you can image we leaped for joy when we received a virtual hug in the form of a letter from our friends at Husky Camp, a Siberian Husky Rescue. They were one of our five winners for of our last months Best Bully Sticks $3000 Fish Stix Favorite Dog Rescue Giveaway as a way to reward deserving rescues, shelters and their dogs. So, we want to send a heartfelt thanks to ever one you nominated & voted for their favorite shelter. Paws up to you & all the rescues and shelters who make a difference each day in the lives of deserving animals. Don't forget to support your local animal shelter & rescue and open up your heart & home to a pet in need of adoption.

Dear Best Bully Sticks-

We wanted to thank you for your generous donation of Fish Sticks to our Siberian Husky Rescue. It was an honor to see the support that we must have for our rescue and we thank all of our loyal supporters. As you can see from the attached photos, they were well received and enjoyed by everyone! Before we even opened the box, it became a chew toy… so we knew they’d love them, and we were right.. they’re a big hit around here!

I also included a photo of one of our foster dogs who is recovering from hip and leg surgery. “Big Roo” as we call him (he hops around on one back leg) is a young Malamute who was presumably hit by a car and then picked up by an animal shelter that didn’t do anything to fix him. When we got a hold of him he was in a lot of pain and needed major surgery and pins in his hip to save his broken leg. He is only 9 months old and has a lot of energy, so recovery has been tough. He has to be confined so that the other dogs don’t play with him or get up and try to do too much. He has “crate fever” and gets a little crazy.

We have found that we can toss him a Bully Stick from Best Bully Sticks and it calms him down and takes out some of his anxiety and allows him to get his much needed rest. The more we can keep him resting, the faster he can recover and the Bully Sticks have been a tremendous help in that. Thank you again for your support of rescue, it means a lot to us.

Sincerely,

Kevin Marlin

Husky Camp
Siberian Husky Rescue
www.HuskyCamp.com

If these pics are making your dog drool with envy, don't forget to dig around www.bestbullysticks.com . Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats, dog chews, and of course our bully sticks.

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!

With recent pet food recalls many pet owners are opting to make their own dog food to gain peace of mind & save on cost. Contrary to popular belief gathering up last night dinner leftovers and throwing them in your dogs dish is not the same as making nutritional homemade dog food. Remember that not all human food is good for your dog to devour.

Although recycling your dinner leftovers sounds like a tempting, easy, quick & simple solution it can be hazardous to your dogs health. So for your pets safety & overall well-being here is a better solution for all you Suzy homemakers, health conscious pups & dog loving DIYer's.  Into the kitchen we go! Making dry dog food from scratch is a simple process using fresh & healthy ingredients. With so many wonderful recipes to choose this is sure to please any finicky or fussy canine of all breeds, shapes & sizes. Making homemade dry dog food puts you in control over what your loyal companion consumes. You can feel good knowing you feed your dog preservative-free, nutritional food.

So what are the benefits of homemade dog food?

1. Prevent or reduce the risk of a number of health problems that result from eating potentially toxic or contaminated commercially prepared items. While providing your dog with essential nutrients & minerals for healthy life.

2. With the current state of the economy it can also be easier on your pockets & reduce overall cost of each meal. You can save big by buying whole grains & staples in bulk.

3. Feeding a dog freshly prepared food instead of commercial products filled with additives and preservatives may also give them more energy and reduce the risk of obesity.

4.  Homemade dog foods usually cause fewer allergic reactions than commercial dog foods. Easier to manage a dogs diet who have food allergies & sensitivities.

So, whats the scoop on homemade dog food ingredients?

1. Pet owners need to use fresh and natural ingredients, and ensure that every meal is nutritionally balanced. Your dogs diet should consist of protein & carbohydrates.

Protein ingredients include: skinless roasted chicken breast , ground beef, lamb chop, Atlantic salmon,  hard boiled whole egg, cottage cheese & tofu

Carbohydrates ingredients include: long-grained brown or white rice, pasta, white potatoes, sweet potatoes,  oats, pearled barley, couscous, dry tapioca

2. Remember not all vegetables are good for your canine & their digestion. Choose asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and zucchini. Cook vegetables with hard rinds prior to feeding. Select darker vegetables, because they are typically higher in nutritional value.

3. Process all vegetables before adding them into the dog food, as many are hard to digest. Use the puree setting on your blender to guarantee that the mixture is as smooth as possible.

4. Avoid meats that are more prone to carry parasites such as Trichinosis, as dogs are sensitive to contracting the disease from eating raw, unclean or ill-prepared meats. Cook all meats thoroughly and dice into small pieces before feeding them to your dog or adding them to a mixture.

5. Select lean protein sources such as chicken, tuna, venison, beef and small amounts of organ meats. Too much liver, for example, can cause bloating and diarrhea.

6. Eggs are a safe, strong source of lean protein. Add them to dog food mixtures or simply drop a well cooked, scrambled egg or two into the dog bowl as a treat. Don't feed them to your dog raw or undercooked.

7. Follow the general proportion of 1 part lean protein to 2 parts vegetables when making dog food at home.

8. Because homemade dog food doesn't have preservatives and additives, the pet owner will need to monitor the food regularly to make sure it does not spoil.

9.  If you are going to make your dogs food be sure to consult with your vet or nutritional pet expert for advice to help you develop a well-balanced, nutritionally complete diet for your dog to meet his or her specific needs.

What foods should your dog avoid?

There are several foods that are toxic to pets and can cause your dog to get deathly ill. Here are a few things you should avoid putting into your homemade dog food. Grapes, raisins, chocolate, artificial sweeteners, raw meat, onions, garlic and artificial fats should not be on your pets grocery list.

Droolworthy Homemade Dry Dog Food Recipe

Here's a wonderful delicious, easy & healthy homemade dry dog food recipe that Fido will love.

Ingredients:

2 ½-cups of whole wheat flour
1 ½-cups of brewer's yeast
½-cup of nonfat, dry powdered milk
½-cup of cornmeal
4 ½-cups of water
3 medium eggs
2-tsp. of flaxseed oil
2-tbsp. of natural peanut butter
½-cup of pureed cauliflower
½-cup of pureed zucchini
½-cup of pureed green beans

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Wash cauliflower, zucchini and green beans. Combine vegetables in food processor with ½-cup of water and puree until completely smooth.
3. Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Add 3 medium eggs and blend thoroughly.
4. Add wet vegetable puree, remaining 4 cups of water, flaxseed oil and peanut butter. Mix together until consistency is homogenous and resembles a thin pancake batter.
5. Pour mixture onto cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
6. Let the hard sheet of kibble dry, break into bite size pieces, and store refrigerated in freezer bags or plastic containers. The food will stay fresh for up to five weeks. Freezing is also an option if you want to make your dog food in bulk.

Servings:

This recipe yields 30 cups of dry dog food.

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats, dog chews, and of course our  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!