How are they made?

When cattle are processed for human consumption, the pizzle or penis is gathered with other parts that eventually become treats for dogs. Trachea, gullets, lungs all become chewy treats. Though these parts are clearly spelt out on the packets, they are known as just that - bully sticks.

The penis, which measure about 25 inches is cleaned and hung out to dry so all the fluids drain off. It is then stretched to about 40 inches and then divided into smaller sticks. The standard length sold are 6" and 12" or anywhere between four and thirty inches.
How should you store them?

You can store your bully sticks in zip bags so they can be used and reused again and again. You can also preserve them in the freezer to prolong their life and to increase their hardness. You can give 12" piece to your dog and keep the remaining half chewed piece in the freezer and give it to your dog the next day after it has become hard. The freezer will keep it fresh. You should not store them in open as otherwise insects could attack and contaminate them.

Different types of bully sticks:

They may be curly, braided or full cane bully sticks. They can be even shaped like pretzels or rings.

How are they useful

• They keep puppies and young dogs busy chewing, so that they don't chew on footwear, curtains, newspapers and just about anything they normally like to do. It will keep them busy for hours together as it takes a long time to chew.
• They do not have the danger of bones being embedded in them. They are pure muscle.
• They are made 100% of a single natural ingredient and does not contain fillers. They are a good source of protein.
• Dogs can be disciplined with the help of chewy bully sticks-
• Since they are all natural, they tend to stay longer than other chewy products like manufactured bones.
• They are good for the dental health of the dog.

Why they are not recommended

• An obese dog could get fatter because of the protein content.
• They are packed with calories with 9 to 22 calories per inch of the bully stick. Excessive feeding of these is not good.
• They could be contaminated with bacteria. Pet owners are advised to wash their hands after use. An outbreak of salmonella was linked to contaminated dry pet food in 2010. E. Coli, Clostridium Difficile, Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) were some of the pathogens found in chewy treats.
• While many pet owners are against the concept of pet food because they incorporate the byproducts of the meat industry, they are unaware that bully sticks are also a byproduct.

Where does the meat come from.
The pizzle or penis comes from free range cattle in South America, who are hundred percent grass fed. Most are odor free.
Bully sticks are indispensable yet their use should be under supervision. Dogs are fond of chewing them, and it keeps them out of trouble for a long time.

Raw Food is and will always be much more healthy than processed foods which consist of more grains than meat. If you consult any good veterinarian, they will tell you of all the benefits of feeding your dog raw foods. Hers are some of the many benefits of feeding your dog raw food:

You dog will be healthier
There is no doubt about this, natural proteins and fat consumed by your dog will allow the dog to grow fitter and more healthy. It will give your dog a more shiny and full coat and also helps reduce dog shedding because of stronger coat development. 

Fewer Bowel Activity
This is actually a good thing. You see the more grain you feed your dog, the more bowel action because the dog's system cannot digest all the grain in it's food. With raw meat, more of the food is digested which results in less bowel movement and less clean up for you the pet owner.

Good Dental Hygiene
Dogs are canines, they are carnivores and have strong meat and bone crunching teeth. Their teeth were designed just for that purpose. That chewing of meaty bones and animal flesh is just a simple natural process and will not damage any dogs tooth nor stomach.  Those sharp teeth in your dog's mouth are there for slicing, tearing and crunching through whole foods. Their teeth were not made for slopping up grounded pulp which then sticks to the dogs teeth, eventually causing a host of problems over time. Problems such as gum diseases, plaque and tartar.  Prolonged gum disease in dogs can lead to weaken teeth and eventually tooth loss.
Raw food not only strengthens your dogs teeth, it provides good and healthy gums.

Giving Your Dog Something Different, Something Really Healthy
It is really surprising how we can take our canine pals from meat and then substitute it with grains and expect our pets to be fully healthy and live long. Our canine pals deserve to eat like they use. Raw dog food, so what will be on your pets dinner plate today? Will it be the same dried dog food with more grain than meat? Or will you give the dog something it actually loves, is healthier and provides tonnes of benefit for your pet. 

Dogs have no problem eating scraps. Many times families will have left over foods such as meats, bones, pasta, vegetable etc. Those are some nice treats your dog would appreciate, but most of these scraps usually end up in the the trash can, eventually causing a stink in the kitchen. But if you have a dog there is no need for you to have a stinky kitchen. Simply combine all that left over food into two bowls, one for bone and meat and the other for left over vegetables such as , beans, (pasta) etc. The good thing about leftovers is that many times you don't even have to add much to it because it is enough to give the dog a nice treat, that is if you have a family of five or more eating dinner daily. So since this is just combining basic scraps to give your dog, the recipe is simple as a dog barking.

Ingredients

• Scrap Meats and Bones
• Left Over Pasta, noodles or beans
• Fish Oil

Instructions

1. Separate the bones from the scrap meat, put the bones aside to give the dog after he has eaten the meat scraps and pasta
   
2. Pour at least four table spoon of delicious and healthy fish oil on left over foods
3. Give the dogs the bones after (Exclude all fish bone) Bones should be easy to crack and chew by your dog.
4. Serve the scraps to your dog
5. Combine the meat scraps and pasta in your dogs food bowl
   

Now that you know hoe to create this 5 minute home made dog food, you have no excuse for having a stinky kitchen.