How often to give bullysticks and pig's ears

sterlingsmom

Just bought a bunch of them. I have never really fed them before (or rawhide for that matter) but my guys LOVE to chew, and it was no surprise that Sterling finished her pig's ear in less than five minutes. The JRT's are still working on the pig's hooves and LOVING THEM. I know it's not good to feed them all the time, but what do you guys usually find acceptable, and has anyone had any tummy upsets from any of them?
I'm saving the bullysticks for special occasions since they're so expensive!

weimdawgs · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:46 pm Post subject:

Pig ears are for a special treat. Maybe once or twice a week. Same with the bully sticks.

jaegertheweim · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:06 pm Post subject:

Our kids get pigs ears once a week.

No bully sticks here!

jamie8dc · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:53 pm Post subject:

My guy constantly has a pig ear in his crate... but then again he's been chewing on this one for 3 days Laughing

anne · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:50 pm Post subject:

I rarely give bully stick and stay the heck away from pigs ears altho if someone gives them one that's fine. It's so much better for them to give them real bones and they like them just as much.

scmeg72 · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:40 am Post subject:

I give Butler Cow Hooves, they last MUCH longer than any other chew I have tried. Plus they have "nothing added" so no chemicals. I am against pig ears because my old Lab Dixie used to have seizures from the preservatives they used in the drying process. Butler's cow hooves last a week at the least and he's a tough chewer.