{"id":8201,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:50","slug":"are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Are bully sticks too hard for dogs teeth?"},"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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#How_long_should_I_let_my_dog_chew_on_a_bully_stick\" title=\"How long should I let my dog chew on a bully stick?\">How long should I let my dog chew on a bully stick?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#How_often_can_I_give_my_dog_a_bully_stick\" title=\"How often can I give my dog a bully stick?\">How often can I give my 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#Are_bully_sticks_too_hard_for_puppy_teeth\" title=\"Are bully sticks too hard for puppy teeth?\">Are bully sticks too hard for puppy teeth?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#Are_bully_sticks_dangerous_for_dogs\" title=\"Are bully sticks dangerous for dogs?\">Are bully sticks dangerous for dogs?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#How_do_you_soften_a_bully_stick\" title=\"How do you soften a bully stick?\">How do you soften a bully stick?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#Can_my_dog_have_a_bully_stick_every_day\" title=\"Can my dog have a bully stick every day?\">Can my dog have 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#How_often_should_dogs_chew_on_Bully_Sticks\" title=\"How often should dogs chew on Bully Sticks?\">How often should dogs chew on Bully Sticks?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#How_long_should_I_let_my_dog_chew\" title=\"How long should I let my dog chew?\">How long should I let my dog chew?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#How_many_times_a_day_can_a_puppy_chew_on_bully_stick\" title=\"How many times a day can a puppy chew on bully stick?\">How many times a day can a puppy chew on bully stick?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#How_long_should_a_dog_have_a_bully_stick\" title=\"How long should a dog have a bully stick?\">How long should a dog have a bully stick?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#Are_bully_sticks_too_hard_for_puppies\" title=\"Are bully sticks too hard for puppies?\">Are bully sticks too hard for puppies?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#Can_puppies_chew_on_Bully_Sticks\" title=\"Can puppies chew on Bully Sticks?\">Can puppies chew on Bully Sticks?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#How_long_should_you_let_a_puppy_chew_on_a_bully_stick\" title=\"How long should you let a puppy chew on a bully stick?\">How long should you let a puppy chew on a bully stick?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#Can_bully_stick_make_dog_sick\" title=\"Can bully stick make dog sick?\">Can bully stick make dog sick?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#Are_bully_sticks_bad_for_dogs_stomach\" title=\"Are bully sticks bad for dogs stomach?\">Are bully sticks bad for dogs stomach?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#Can_I_soak_a_bully_stick\" title=\"Can I soak a bully stick?\">Can I soak a bully stick?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#How_do_you_revive_a_bully_stick\" title=\"How do you revive a bully stick?\">How do you revive a bully stick?<\/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\/are-bully-sticks-too-hard-for-dogs-teeth\/#Can_you_boil_bully_sticks\" title=\"Can you boil bully sticks?\">Can you boil bully sticks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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>Bully sticks Besides containing an impressive amount of calories per inch, bully sticks can also be loaded with bacteria that can harm you and your dog. Even worse, these tough bull or steer penisesyes, that&#8217;s what bully sticks are<b>can fracture your pooch&#8217;s teeth<\/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=\"How_long_should_I_let_my_dog_chew_on_a_bully_stick\"><\/span>How long should I let my dog chew on a bully stick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about ten minutes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_I_give_my_dog_a_bully_stick\"><\/span>How often can I give my 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=\"Are_bully_sticks_too_hard_for_puppy_teeth\"><\/span>Are bully sticks too hard for puppy teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Limit Chew Time <b>They are hard, but not so hard that they will damage puppy teeth. Therefore they are great for your puppy to gnaw out his teething frustrations on. However, puppies have a more sensitive stomach than adults, and therefore you should take away the bully stick after five to 10 minutes of chew time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bully_sticks_dangerous_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are bully sticks dangerous for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bully Sticks Are Safe<\/b> Even the American Kennel Club recommends using bully sticks as a safe and healthy treat for your dog. Unlike many other types of dog bones and stick-like treats, bully sticks do not splinter, which eliminates the risk of broken pieces causing internal problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_soften_a_bully_stick\"><\/span>How do you soften a bully stick?<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=\"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=\"Can_my_dog_have_a_bully_stick_every_day\"><\/span>Can my dog have 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=\"How_often_should_dogs_chew_on_Bully_Sticks\"><\/span>How often should dogs chew on Bully Sticks?<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_I_let_my_dog_chew\"><\/span>How long should I let my dog chew?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chewing for <b>10 minutes a day is great for your dog&#8217;s teeth, although it doesn&#8217;t replace daily brushing to control plaque. See www.vohc.org for a list of Veterinary Oral Health Council approved, tooth-friendly products.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_a_day_can_a_puppy_chew_on_bully_stick\"><\/span>How many times a day can a puppy chew on bully stick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BULLY STICKS QA We recommend <b>once a day. Treats should not make up more than 10% of total daily caloric intake. So adjust as necessary based on your dog&#8217;s other treats and food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_dog_have_a_bully_stick\"><\/span>How long should a dog have a bully stick?<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=\"Are_bully_sticks_too_hard_for_puppies\"><\/span>Are bully sticks too hard for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They are hard, but not so hard that they will damage puppy teeth. Therefore they are great for your puppy to gnaw out his teething frustrations on. However, puppies have a more sensitive stomach than adults, and therefore you should take away the bully stick after five to 10 minutes of chew time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_puppies_chew_on_Bully_Sticks\"><\/span>Can puppies chew on Bully Sticks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bully Sticks are Good for All Dogs <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_let_a_puppy_chew_on_a_bully_stick\"><\/span>How long should you let a puppy chew on a bully stick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about ten minutes<\/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>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=\"Can_bully_stick_make_dog_sick\"><\/span>Can bully stick make dog sick?<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=\"Are_bully_sticks_bad_for_dogs_stomach\"><\/span>Are bully sticks bad for dogs stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give your dog high-quality premium bully sticks If bully sticks are not prepared properly during the extraction and drying process, a <b>bacteria can form that will cause your dog to experience diarrhea or vomiting. That is certainly not something we want to associate with such a delicious and nutritious treat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_soak_a_bully_stick\"><\/span>Can I soak a bully stick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Get the large pieces of food and dirt off before disinfecting. To disinfect, <b>soak the Bully Buddy for 5-10 minutes in warm water and soap. Pro-tip: You can also use warm water and white vinegar if you are uncomfortable using soap on your dog&#8217;s chew products.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_revive_a_bully_stick\"><\/span>How do you revive a bully stick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hi, <b>it is not necessary to boil or bake our bully sticks before you give to your dog. Some folks do keep in freezer, but only for the purpose of restraining the aroma of the sticks since they can have a bit of an odor. This is why we do not recommend leaving in a hot car or garage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_boil_bully_sticks\"><\/span>Can you boil bully sticks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bully sticks are a high protein treat, and if your dog is not used to digesting such high amounts, <b>they may end up with an upset stomach, diarrhea, or vomiting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are bully sticks too hard for dogs teeth?Is it OK to give my dog a bully stick every day?How long should I let my dog chew on a bully stick?How often can I give my dog a bully stick?Are bully sticks too hard for puppy teeth?Are bully sticks dangerous for dogs?How do&#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\/8201"}],"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=8201"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8201\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}