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Best Bully Sticks

6 Alternatives to Rawhide Chews

June 3, 2016 4 Comments

Are you ever struggling with how to keep your dog busy? With all the negatives to rawhide, we had to find another outlet for the dogs to chew. Click through to see our 6 alternatives to rawhide chews.

6 Alternatives to Rawhide Chews

We’ve talked before about the dangers of rawhides and some alternative options, but it’s time we revisit the topic with an updated list. While I still do not give Mauja and Atka any rawhide treats, the number of fully digestible chews has grown exponentially. Here are our current favorite alternatives to rawhide chews.

Bully Sticks

Oh, bully sticks – an oldie but a goodie. You really can’t go wrong here. Bully sticks come in varying thickness, length, and shape to provide a satisfying chewing experience for any dog. Currently, Mauja and Atka are loving the bully sticks from Best Bully Sticks. Pro tip: Place the bully sticks in the freezer for a longer-lasting chew!

Are you ever struggling with how to keep your dog busy? With all the negatives to rawhide, we had to find another outlet for the dogs to chew. Click through to see our 6 alternatives to rawhide chews.

Windees

While these aren’t the longest lasting chews, the fluffies love them. These 100% USA beef trachea are oven-baked and contain no artificial ingredients. Windees can be purchased in different sizes, but we often get the 6″ version (12″ for special times). The 6″ Windees are the perfect size to stuff with food or another favorite treat.

Elk Antlers

Mauja and Atka are hit or miss on when they’ll chew on these, but they’re a great natural chew. When they’re in an “elk antler chewing phase”, these giant elk antlers always stand up to their strong teeth. I really like that these don’t smell and I’m not grossed out to touch them 😉

Bully N Beef

Jones Natural Chews ties together two of Mauja and Atka’s favorite chews in this one. Bully N Beef is essentially a bully stick wrapped around a beef trachea. These are a little small at only 3″, but since it’s a “2 in 1” treat, they last longer than I anticipated. However, if they were bigger, these would be the ultimate fluffy treat! Like all Jones Natural Chews products, they are made and produced in the USA and 100% natural.

Bully N Bacon

Similar to the Bully N Beef treats, the Bully N Bacon chews are a 2 in 1 treat. This time, the curved bully stick is wrapped in pork skin. Too many pork products can upset Mauja and Atka’s tummies, but they love these as an occasional chew!

Slammer Bone

These are absolutely amazing. I’m always hesitant to give Mauja and Atka bones that are cooked in any way, but I’m also not into raw bones. The Slammer Bone is baked with a specific amount of moisture to make the bone the closest thing to raw that you’ll find, while still killing harmful bacteria. The knuckles break off fairly easily (which is to be expected), but I’ve never had an issue with splintering.

Are you ever struggling with how to keep your dog busy? With all the negatives to rawhide, we had to find another outlet for the dogs to chew. Click through to see our 6 alternatives to rawhide chews.

 Does your dog have a favorite chew? What are your favorite alternatives to rawhide chews? Tell us in the comments below!

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Are you ever struggling with how to keep your dog busy? With all the negatives to rawhide, we had to find another outlet for the dogs to chew. Click through to see our 6 alternatives to rawhide chews.

Filed Under: Healthy, Happy Dog, What's New Tagged With: Best Bully Sticks, chews, great pyrenees, jones natural chews, rawhide

Tartar-Free Teeth [GIVEAWAY!]

April 23, 2016 19 Comments

When it comes to giant breed health and nutrition, there's a lot that goes into raising a happy, healthy dog. We're going from A to Z talking about giant breed specific needs! Today, it's all about how to keep those giant teeth tartar-free!

Tartar-Free Teeth

Much like tartar on human teeth, tartar on your dog’s teeth can lead to serious health problems. However, most of us visit the dentist twice per year to keep our teeth in top shape. Our dogs don’t have the same luxury, so it’s up to us to keep their teeth and gums in top shape.

What’s Wrong With Tartar?

When looking at tartar, it’s important to remember that the tartar didn’t magically appear. Within just hours after your dog eats, plaque begins to form on his teeth. As the plaque combines with the salts in your dog’s saliva, it builds up, hardens, and turns to tartar. This tartar can host several kinds of dental problems, including gingivitis, periodontal disease, and lost teeth. Not to mention the bad breath that accompanies a tartar-filled mouth!

The damage caused by tartar goes beyond the teeth. As it builds on the gum line, it slowly pushes the gums away from the teeth, exposing the roots. These roots are not protected by enamel, which leaves them vulnerable to sensitivities and pain.

What are the Signs?

It’s important to frequently check your dog’s teeth for signs of tartar. Some typical signs include:

  • Bad breath
  • Hard, brown substance lining the gums
  • Red, swollen gums
  • Bleeding gums
  • Pain when touching/brushing teeth

What Can I Do About Tartar?

Prevention is the most important key when dealing with tartar, but there are things you can do to minimize/remove existing tartar.

  • Brush your dog’s teeth daily. If you’re not currently brushing your dog’s teeth, there’s no better time to start than now! Be prepared to take it slow with your dog. If he’s new to teeth brushing, there’s a good chance he won’t like it or his gums might bleed. Keep brushing sessions short and slowly build from there.
  • Give your dog hard chews. Chewing on dental treats or toys can help to scrape any existing plaque deposits of your dog’s teeth. Other popular options for removing plaque and tartar are raw bones and our personal favorite, bully sticks.
  • Try a professional cleaning. If home treatments aren’t working for your dog, he might require a visit to the vet for a professional cleaning. Ask your vet to check your dog’s teeth at each annual check-up so make sure you are on track!

Best Bully Sticks

My favorite chew to give Mauja and Atka is bully sticks. This hard chew scrapes their teeth clean and is 100% digestible. Once you get over the grossness of what a bully stick actually is, you’ll realize they’re really a great chew 😉

Along with frequent brushing (although I’ll admit we need to improve upon that), Mauja and Atka get a bully stick each evening. Occasionally, we’ll run out of bully sticks and I will forget for a month or two to replenish our stock. I definitely notice a difference in their teeth when they don’t get their evening bully sticks.

Currently, we do most of our bully stick/chew purchasing through Best Bully Sticks. So far, I have not found a company with a better price for the quality offered. The bully sticks are always dense so they last longer than ones you find at your local pet store. I also put them in the freezer to make them last just a bit longer.

Best Bully Sticks was awesome enough to offer a bully stick giveaway! Enter using the widget below to win a pack of 5 12″ standard, odor-free bully sticks.

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When it comes to giant breed health and nutrition, there's a lot that goes into raising a happy, healthy dog. We're going from A to Z talking about giant breed specific needs! Today, it's all about how to keep those giant teeth tartar-free!

Filed Under: A to Z Challenge, What's New Tagged With: Best Bully Sticks, giant breed, health, teeth

First Blogiversary Giveaway

March 26, 2015 27 Comments

It's Dog or Nothing's Blogiversary Giveaway

Holy fluffy, have I been blogging for a year already? This past year has been a crazy learning process and I’m enjoying every step of the way. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for my amazingly, wonderful readers. To say a big “THANK YOU” to all of you, we’re hosting a huge giveaway!

Over the past year we’ve been extremely lucky to work with some amazing brands. Our giveaway includes products from some of our favorite brands:

  • 1 Righteous Hound tee of your choice
  • 2 Jones Natural Chews L Bones
  • Jones Natural Chews Steer Sticks
  • 4 bags of Full Moon dog treats
  • 2 Full Moon bandannas
  • Bag of Best Bully Sticks 14-16 in Spiral Bully Sticks
  • Bravo! treats
  • PetSafe Indigo Triple Chews
  • PetSafe Indigo Smokehouse Strips
  • Look Who’s Happy treats
  • Spring Naturals treats
  • Caru treats
  • Dog Finder Fun Interactive Game

I told you – HUGE giveaway! Use the form below to earn entries!

Filed Under: Fluffy Life, What's New Tagged With: Best Bully Sticks, bravo, Caru, giveaway, jones natural chews, look who's happy, petsafe, Righteous Hound, spring naturals

Chew Time with Best Bully Sticks

December 9, 2014 13 Comments

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It’s no secret that we love Best Bully Sticks. The combination of excellent quality and unbeatable pricing makes it my bully stick shopping destination of choice. I never really looked into their other chew options as I had become very comfortable with our ordering routine. At some point, you just have to branch out. [Read more…] about Chew Time with Best Bully Sticks

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Best Bully Sticks, chew, dogs, toy, treat

Fluffy Favorites: 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

December 1, 2014 27 Comments

2014HolidayGiftGuide

affiliate disclosureNow that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit! We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite products for the 2014 Holiday Gift Guide for dogs and their people. Stay tuned all December long for many more fluffy finds!

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Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: 4Knines, Best Bully Sticks, Caru, christmas, dogs, fruitables, gifts, holiday gift guide, jones natural chews, KONG, look who's happy, pridebites, Righteous Hound

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