So, Belle just swallowed an entire bully stick. I have been giving her about one/week and let her chew until it gets small, then take it away. Today, she swallowed the thing whole immediately.
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Gina, they are digestible. Just to be sure, be observant for any signs of a blockage, like vomiting, or lack of stools, or a small amount of diarrhea in place of a normal stool.
Maggie usually swallows the last 2 inches or so whole. (probably softened from the chewing). I have also heard they are digestible. HOWEVER, I have seen these little remainders in the poop! And I have also noticed that she has found these little remainders, too--she pulls them out of the poop: GROSS (not when fresh, but usually the next day or so). I have been trying to beat her to the poop. OY (I wish there was an OY smiley)
I give her the 12 inch long ones, and am thinking of grabbing that last piece, but I am usually too slow...
For what it is worth,
Both my GSD's have swallowed the last two inches or so at the end and I have not had any issues with digestion.
I would keep an eye like Lynne said, but you should be OK.
Bully sticks are much better than say raw hides, so that is a plus too.
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Maggie usually swallows the last 2 inches or so whole. (probably softened from the chewing). I have also heard they are digestible. HOWEVER, I have seen these little remainders in the poop! And I have also noticed that she has found these little remainders, too--she pulls them out of the poop: GROSS (not when fresh, but usually the next day or so). I have been trying to beat her to the poop. OY (I wish there was an OY smiley)
I give her the 12 inch long ones, and am thinking of grabbing that last piece, but I am usually too slow...
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Quote: steve strom
Quote: Marcia Blum
Maggie usually swallows the last 2 inches or so whole. (probably softened from the chewing). I have also heard they are digestible. HOWEVER, I have seen these little remainders in the poop! And I have also noticed that she has found these little remainders, too--she pulls them out of the poop: GROSS (not when fresh, but usually the next day or so). I have been trying to beat her to the poop. OY (I wish there was an OY smiley)
I give her the 12 inch long ones, and am thinking of grabbing that last piece, but I am usually too slow...
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