How Often Should You Feed a Dog a Bully Stick?
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Bully Sticks Are Good for Your Dog
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Bully sticks, made from the erectile tissue of bulls, are strong natural chew treats for dogs. According to VetInfo.com, bully sticks are high in protein, vitamins, and minerals, while at the same time being low in fat. These attributes make them a good treat for overweight dogs, as well as for highly stressed dogs that benefit from chewing exercises. Because they are all-natural treats, dogs can safely chew these treats whenever they desire them.
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Bully Sticks Can Be Risky
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Like all natural substances, bully sticks can be contaminated with bacteria. According to the FDA, some American-made bully sticks were contaminated in 2007. These bully sticks posed a health hazard to people and their dogs, but especially to children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems. It is best to take precautions when feeding these treats; people in at-risk groups might want to give other treats to their dogs.
Bottom Line
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Bully sticks are treats, not food; therefore they should not be used to replace a dog's meals. As a treat, however, they are nutritional and relatively safe to use. As with any chew treats, when a bully stick becomes small enough to pose a choking hazard, it should be replaced with a larger treat.
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