{"id":6424,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:12","slug":"why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are bully sticks bad for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Why_are_bully_sticks_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Why are bully sticks bad for dogs?\">Why are bully sticks bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_a_bully_stick_every_day\" title=\"Can I give my dog a bully stick every day?\">Can I give my dog a bully stick every day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Whats_wrong_with_bully_sticks\" title=\"What&#8217;s wrong with bully sticks?\">What&#8217;s wrong with bully sticks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Can_bully_sticks_cause_blockage\" title=\"Can bully sticks cause blockage?\">Can bully sticks cause blockage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Are_bully_sticks_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Are bully sticks bad for dogs?\">Are bully sticks bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Why_are_bully_sticks_bad\" title=\"Why are bully sticks bad?\">Why are bully sticks bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_a_bully_stick_every_night\" title=\"Can I give my dog a bully stick every night?\">Can I give my dog a bully stick every night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Are_bulls_killed_for_bully_sticks\" title=\"Are bulls killed for bully sticks?\">Are bulls killed for bully sticks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#How_often_can_dog_have_bully_stick\" title=\"How often can dog have bully stick?\">How often can dog have bully stick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#How_long_should_dogs_use_bully_sticks\" title=\"How long should dogs use bully sticks?\">How long should dogs use bully sticks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_bully_sticks_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is bully sticks bad for dogs?\">Is bully sticks bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Can_bully_sticks_be_toxic\" title=\"Can bully sticks be toxic?\">Can bully sticks be toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Are_bully_sticks_humane\" title=\"Are bully sticks humane?\">Are bully sticks humane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Do_bully_sticks_digest_if_swallowed\" title=\"Do bully sticks digest if swallowed?\">Do bully sticks digest if swallowed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_it_bad_to_give_a_bully_stick_everyday\" title=\"Is it bad to give a bully stick everyday?\">Is it bad to give a bully stick everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Is_it_OK_to_give_my_dog_a_bully_stick_every_day\" title=\"Is it OK to give my dog a bully stick every day?\">Is it OK to give my dog a bully stick every day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Why_you_shouldnt_give_your_dog_bully_sticks\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t give your dog bully sticks?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t give your dog bully sticks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#How_often_can_you_give_a_dog_a_bully_stick\" title=\"How often can you give a dog a bully stick?\">How often can you give a dog a bully stick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_instead_of_bully_sticks\" title=\"What can I give my dog instead of bully sticks?\">What can I give my dog instead of bully sticks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Are_bully_sticks_too_hard_for_dogs_teeth\" title=\"Are bully sticks too hard for dogs teeth?\">Are bully sticks too hard for dogs teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Can_bully_stick_make_puppy_sick\" title=\"Can bully stick make puppy sick?\">Can bully stick make puppy sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Are_bully_sticks_bad\" title=\"Are bully sticks bad?\">Are bully sticks bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#How_are_bully_sticks_harvested\" title=\"How are bully sticks harvested?\">How are bully sticks harvested?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Do_vets_recommend_bully_sticks\" title=\"Do vets recommend bully sticks?\">Do vets recommend bully sticks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-bully-sticks-bad-for-dogs\/#Are_bully_sticks_considered_beef\" title=\"Are bully sticks considered beef?\">Are bully sticks considered beef?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_bully_sticks_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Why are bully sticks bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though bully sticks are digestible, <b>your dog can become seriously hurt if they swallow a large chunk of the chew. Your dog can choke or suffer from a gastrointestinal emergency if they ingest a large piece or the entire chew. You should take away your dog&#8217;s bully stick when it becomes small enough to be swallowed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_a_bully_stick_every_day\"><\/span>Can I give my dog a bully stick every day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wondering how often you should feed your dog bully sticks? <b>Yes it&#8217;s ok to give your dog 1 bully stick per day. The average medium-sized dog should have no more than 1 bully stick a day. Now, if you do have an overweight pooch, then you can also feed them 1 bully stick each day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_wrong_with_bully_sticks\"><\/span>What&#8217;s wrong with bully sticks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We tested 26 bully sticks for bacteria and found that one was <b>contaminated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics; one was contaminated with Clostridium difficile; and seven were contaminated with Escherichia coli (including one <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bully_sticks_cause_blockage\"><\/span>Can bully sticks cause blockage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beware the tail-end of the bully stick <b>If that little nub gets swallowed whole, your dog could choke or develop an intestinal blockage &#8211; both of which are serious medical emergencies. This is not a small risk either &#8211; it happens All.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bully_sticks_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are bully sticks bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bully Sticks are Healthy Treats<\/b> Bully sticks aren&#8217;t just a safe treat for dogs, but offer a variety of health benefits, and give your dog something to chew. Bully sticks are easily digestible, unlike some other chews or treats. The beef hide in rawhide, for example, can be difficult to digest for some dogs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_bully_sticks_bad\"><\/span>Why are bully sticks bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though they&#8217;re easily digestible, bully sticks <b>can pose a choking hazard. As your dog chews the stick down to a few inches wide, it can be small enough that your dog tries to swallow it whole. But at that size and shape, it can become lodged in your dog&#8217;s throat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_a_bully_stick_every_night\"><\/span>Can I give my dog a bully stick every night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We recommend giving your dog bully sticks <b>no more than two to three times a weekunless you are removing the bully stick before it is completely consumed. There&#8217;s no reason you can&#8217;t make a bully stick last through several chew sessions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bulls_killed_for_bully_sticks\"><\/span>Are bulls killed for bully sticks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While bully sticks come from bulls, <b>they are not killed for them. Bully sticks come from parts of the bull that are not for human consumption, and are therefore used to make treats instead of throwing them out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_dog_have_bully_stick\"><\/span>How often can dog have bully stick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two to three times a week<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_dogs_use_bully_sticks\"><\/span>How long should dogs use bully sticks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>five to 10 minutes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_bully_sticks_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is bully sticks bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bully Sticks are Healthy Treats<\/b> Bully sticks aren&#8217;t just a safe treat for dogs, but offer a variety of health benefits, and give your dog something to chew. Bully sticks are easily digestible, unlike some other chews or treats. The beef hide in rawhide, for example, can be difficult to digest for some dogs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bully_sticks_be_toxic\"><\/span>Can bully sticks be toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While bully sticks come from bulls, <b>they are not killed for them. Bully sticks come from parts of the bull that are not for human consumption, and are therefore used to make treats instead of throwing them out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bully_sticks_humane\"><\/span>Are bully sticks humane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Earlier this year, a study at Tufts University revealed that Bully Sticks are actually very high in calories and <b>may contain harmful bacteria that could be dangerous not only to our pets, but to the humans handling the products as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_bully_sticks_digest_if_swallowed\"><\/span>Do bully sticks digest if swallowed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though <b>bully sticks are digestible, your dog can become seriously hurt if they swallow a large chunk of the chew. Your dog can choke or suffer from a gastrointestinal emergency if they ingest a large piece or the entire chew. You should take away your dog&#8217;s bully stick when it becomes small enough to be swallowed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_give_a_bully_stick_everyday\"><\/span>Is it bad to give a bully stick everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wondering how often you should feed your dog bully sticks? <b>Yes it&#8217;s ok to give your dog 1 bully stick per day. The average medium-sized dog should have no more than 1 bully stick a day. Now, if you do have an overweight pooch, then you can also feed them 1 bully stick each day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_give_my_dog_a_bully_stick_every_day\"><\/span>Is it OK to give my dog a bully stick every day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wondering how often you should feed your dog bully sticks? <b>Yes it&#8217;s ok to give your dog 1 bully stick per day. The average medium-sized dog should have no more than 1 bully stick a day. Now, if you do have an overweight pooch, then you can also feed them 1 bully stick each day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_give_your_dog_bully_sticks\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t give your dog bully sticks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though bully sticks are digestible, <b>your dog can become seriously hurt if they swallow a large chunk of the chew. Your dog can choke or suffer from a gastrointestinal emergency if they ingest a large piece or the entire chew. You should take away your dog&#8217;s bully stick when it becomes small enough to be swallowed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_you_give_a_dog_a_bully_stick\"><\/span>How often can you give a dog a bully stick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two to three times a week<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_instead_of_bully_sticks\"><\/span>What can I give my dog instead of bully sticks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beware the tail-end of the bully stick <b>If that little nub gets swallowed whole, your dog could choke or develop an intestinal blockage &#8211; both of which are serious medical emergencies. This is not a small risk either &#8211; it happens All.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bully_sticks_too_hard_for_dogs_teeth\"><\/span>Are bully sticks too hard for dogs teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>five to 10 minutes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bully_stick_make_puppy_sick\"><\/span>Can bully stick make puppy sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fresh Carrots<\/b> Carrots are great alternatives to bully sticks and other animal chews. It&#8217;s the one vegetable that my dog will happily chomp on. And luckily so because they are high in nutritional value (Vitamin A, C, K, plus beta-carotene and other nutrients).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bully_sticks_bad\"><\/span>Are bully sticks bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though bully sticks are digestible, <b>your dog can become seriously hurt if they swallow a large chunk of the chew. Your dog can choke or suffer from a gastrointestinal emergency if they ingest a large piece or the entire chew. You should take away your dog&#8217;s bully stick when it becomes small enough to be swallowed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_bully_sticks_harvested\"><\/span>How are bully sticks harvested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Also known as bully bones or pizzles, these chews are typically 100 percent beef. <b>Bully sticks can be safe as long as you give them in moderation and supervise your pet when they chew on them, says veterinarian Erin Katribe, medical director of Best Friends Animal Society.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_vets_recommend_bully_sticks\"><\/span>Do vets recommend bully sticks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bully sticks are made from <b>beef or steer penis which has been stretched and twisted, before being dried. The drying process is usually through dehydration, however sometimes they are baked or smoked instead. Some will also have been treated with chemicals or irradiated to kill off harmful bacteria.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bully_sticks_considered_beef\"><\/span>Are bully sticks considered beef?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bully Sticks are Good for All Dogs<\/b> Dogs of any breed, age, or size can enjoy chewing on a bully stick. They&#8217;re even perfect for puppies, as long as your puppy can chew hard food\/treats on his own. Bully sticks provide the same high protein and dental health benefits for puppies as they do for adult dogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why are bully sticks bad for dogs?Can I give my dog a bully stick every day?What&#8217;s wrong with bully sticks?Can bully sticks cause blockage?Are bully sticks bad for dogs?Why are bully sticks bad?Can I give my dog a bully stick every night?Are bulls killed for bully sticks?How often can dog have bully&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6424"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6424"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6424\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6424"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6424"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}