These bully sticks are generally well-received for their knotted design, which provides a good chewing challenge for dogs. However, size and smell issues are frequently mentioned.
Choking hazard for large breeds
Prevention: Choose appropriate size, consider 12 inches
The knotted ends provide a good challenge for dogs, lasting several days.
Dogs take a long time to chew through them.
Many customers found the sticks to be significantly smaller than advertised, measuring less than 6 inches.
Tip: Consider 12 inches.
The smell of the stick becomes extremely unpleasant as the dog chews on it.
Tip: Use outdoors.
Factors: Dog's size and chewing habits
No, the 6-8 inch size is too small for larger dogs and poses a choking hazard. Consider the 12-inch size for larger breeds.
The main concern is the size which poses a choking hazard for larger dogs. Additionally, the packagings amts to more plastic waste
The average lifespan is around 1-2 days, depending on the dog's size and chewing habits.
"These are great. The knot at the ends gives my mini Australian Shepherd 9 month old 40 pound puppy a good challenge. She can chew a straight bully stick up in ten minutes. These take a couple of days."
"Maybe I had high expectations of how big/thick 6-8” is, but it kinda felt like they measured this before creating the knots. It just barely measures at 6” and our not very bright Boxer/American bulldog mutt would absolutely choke on this. "
While the knotted design can keep dogs engaged, the size and smell issues are significant drawbacks. Consider the 12-inch braided option if you have a larger dog and are concerned about the smell and size.
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