Has anyone had any negative impacts with bully sticks? Since buying a bully stick for my puppy he has been having a lot of soft stools and has had two accidents in his pen...which he has never had. Any thoughts?
2006-10-19 15:29:27 · 6 answers · asked by Lorenzo 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They have large amounts of fat. This could be the problem with the stools. Stop feeding the bully sticks and see how it goes.
2006-10-19 15:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the age of the puppy, it could be from the bully stick. Do not give him one for several days and see if it clears up. Some on them have flavor in them and if the puppy is young, it could cause soft stools. You might also call your vet and get his opinion on the subject.
Good luck.
2006-10-19 15:38:46 · answer #2 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop the bully sticks and if the problem clears up then you know its the bully stick. But I would take the puppy to the vet before anything.
2006-10-19 15:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by kgreives 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anytime you introduce something new into a dog's diet, you can cause gastrointestinal upset. The bully stick is likely the culprit. Take your dog to the vet if no improvement in 24 hrs.
By the way, BULLY STICK = BULL PENIS (dried)
2006-10-19 16:23:21 · answer #4 · answered by Christine E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog has the same problem with rawhides. Maybe just let him chew it for a short while and you could build him up to longer chew sessions over a couple of days/weeks.
2006-10-19 17:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by Carson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, my german shepherd had no problem with them and WHAM!!!! one day sudden bloody diarrhea. found out he is allergic to BEEF ANYTHING. try a lamb ear instead, or a cow ear. not as rich.
2006-10-19 15:38:24 · answer #6 · answered by gunnermom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋