The brand we like: Petco Bully Sticks
***As written on Buzzle.com by Sonia Nair (grammatical errors and typos were corrected and some statements were rephrased, replaced, or added by Jen)***
Bully sticks are long lasting and chewable, natural dog treats, which are digestible and low in fats. It is commonly believed to be made of dried beef muscles and tendons, in reality, bully sticks are made of bull penises. Bully sticks are found to be healthy and are also effective as chew toys. In order to make bully sticks, bull penises are cleaned and hung in the air so as to drain the fluid. Then they are stretched, braided or twisted and smoked to add flavor. The resultant product, i.e., bully sticks look like thin brown sticks. The bull penis, which had a length of about 25 inches, before processing, measures up to 40 inches, after processing. It can be cut into small pieces of different sizes. Bully sticks are available in variable lengths, ranging between 4 inches to 30 inches.
Bully sticks are claimed to be one of the safest chewable treats for dogs, as they are mostly natural and do not contain any additives, preservatives or other chemicals. Chewing these natural bully sticks help keep the dog's teeth clean and healthy. This helps in preventing tooth and gum diseases and at the same time, satisfying the dog's urge to chew. According to the manufacturers, bully sticks contain proteins and amino acids that may aid in preventing many dog illmesses. Apart from that, it is one of the most longstanding chewable treats for dogs, as a dog can spend almost a day chewing a bully stick. As compared to bones, bully sticks are safer, as there is no chance of splintering...bones can also cause teeth to chip or break. However, it is always better to supervise all dogs if they are given bully sticks. They may swallow large chunks, which may cause choking or intestinal blockage.
Bully sticks are considered to be one of the safer and most popular dog treats by pet care professionals. Above all, your dog will love bully sticks. It's always recommended to seek the opinion of your dog's vet before giving bully sticks or any other chew to your dog.
