Do you have a pup that loves to chew? If so, this post is for you! Today we’ll be taking a look at some of the best safe bully stick brands on the market, what they’re made of and why they make such great doggy treats!
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Bully sticks are a popular doggy treat chew made of beef muscle, more specifically, dried bull penis (yep, you read that right!). They’re also known as pizzle sticks or beef pizzle.
According to the AKC, bully sticks are a great treat chew option for dogs for the following reasons;
In addition to the above, bully sticks also offer the following doggy health benefits;
Just be mindful of your dog’s daily calorie intake when offering bully sticks and do not offer them too frequently. The trick is to treat them in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.
Without further ado, check out our top picks for best bully sticks for dogs below!
Extra thin, 6-inch chews are a great, manageable bully stick option for tiny teeth, making them great for small dogs, and puppies. Just remember that puppies have sensitive stomachs, so do not offer bully sticks too frequently or for too long so as to allow their tummies plenty of time to adjust. Always follow manufacturer guidelines on the pack.
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NATURE GNAWS EXTRA THIN BULLY STICKS FOR DOGS
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Nature Gnaws Chews are cleaned with water, oven-baked, and checked by a certified food safety lab before being hand packaged and inspected in the USA in a UV disinfected facility. No chemicals are used or added.
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JACK&PUP THICK-SIZE PREMIUM-GRADE ODOR FREE BULLY STICKS
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Jack&Pup bully sticks are sourced from grass-fed, free-range cattle raised without added hormones or antibiotics. They are processed in a USDA Human Grade Certified and Inspected facility by way of boiling, roasting, smoking, and slow-drying. Each bully stick is handpicked and inspected. No additives or chemicals are used or added.
*Also see ‘best braided bully sticks’ below (great for large breeds and heavy chewers).
Bully sticks can be stinky, especially those that have minimal processing. If you’d rather not deal with the stench, opt for an odor-free, cooked option instead.
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NATURAL FARM ODOR-FREE STANDARD BULLY STICKS
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Natural Farm bully sticks are made completely in-house with no outsourcing in a human-grade USDA, FDA, and MAPA-approved food facility in Brazil. No additives, hormones, or chemicals are used. All bully sticks are hand cleaned and oven-baked.
Bully sticks are known for their relatively long shelf-life, so for multi-dog households, shelters, and rescue groups, buying in bulk is a great, cost-effective option.
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Made of 100% free-range, grass-fed USA beef, processed in Mexico and packaged in the USA in USDA-approved facilities. ValueBull bully sticks are hand-graded and inspected for quality and thickness and made without additives, preservatives, or chemicals.
For heavy/aggressive chewers and large breeds, braided bully sticks offer more of a challenge than standard chews.
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PAWSTRUCK 12″ BRAIDED BULLY STICKS FOR DOGS
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Made in South American facilities. The Pawstruck processing plant adheres to strict quality assurance standards, governing body, and 3rd party USA standards. Pawstruck chews contain no artificial ingredients, no hormones, and no chemicals.
Yak cheese chews are a great long-lasting bully stick alternative for dogs with beef product sensitivities.
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ECOKIND GOLD PREMIUM YAK CHEESE DOG CHEWS
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Made in and imported directly from Nepal. EcoKind treats are hand-picked for quality, as well as being USDA and FDA approved. No artificial ingredients, preservatives, or chemicals are used in their production.
While bully sticks are considered to be a relatively safe doggy treat when given in moderation, like most other types of doggy treats, there are some risks to be aware of;
DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice. As such, all product recommendations made are purely editorial. Always consult a vet when making changes to your dog’s diet and when introducing new foods and/or treats.
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