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Choosing the Best Bully Sticks for Your Dog

May 05, 2021 2 min read
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If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably heard that chewing is good for pets. But with so many options to choose from, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Which bully stick is right for your dog, and where can you find high-quality options that don’t break the bank?

Luckily, there are a few key components that go into picking the right chew. These include the length, width, and shape of the bully stick. Keep reading to learn how understanding these elements can help you get the right treat for your dog.

Length

Typically, bully sticks come in 12-inch, 6-inch, and 4-inch options. The length of the bully stick correlates to how long your dog will be chewing it and how much they can (or should) consume. Larger bully sticks like the 12-inch sticks are perfect for larger dogs that are quick or strong chewers. For smaller dogs or occasional chewers, a 6 or 4-inch bully stick should do the trick.

Width

Bully stick width, like length, typically correlates to how big your dog is. It’s also important to keep in mind that thicker bully sticks will be much harder to chew through. Best Bully Sticks offers thinstandard, thick, and jumbo options.

Some thicknesses will be suitable for all dogs--like the regular option. But monster bully sticks, on the other hand, are typically much too thick for small dogs. If you’re unsure of how strong your dog’s jaw is, regular bully sticks are always a good place to start.

Shape

The traditional bully stick treat is straight and about 12 inches or shorter. But with shapes like loops, pretzels, curls, braids, and more, there’s no shortage of different and challenging bully sticks shapes for your pet to chew on. So, what is the benefit of these different shapes?

Curled bully sticks, for instance, create more friction in your dog’s mouth and thus do a great job of removing plaque. Braided bully sticks, on the other hand, add subtle complexity to chewing, so that dogs of any size will work through their chew slowly.

The bully stick shape you choose should depend on how familiar your dog is with bully sticks and how you intend to use the chews.

There’s no wrong way to give your pet a healthy chew they love. By understanding the differences between bully sticks, you can feel confident that you’ve chosen the right chew for your dog.

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Want to learn more about pet health? Check out our blog. And for great deals on bully sticks your pet will love, visit the Best Bully Sticks website.


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