Do Bully Sticks Smell?

Levine says sometimes even thoroughly dried (or cooked) bully sticks can still have a slight smell, but we can all agree that a slight smell is certainly better than all the smell. Several manufacturers of odor-free bully sticks admit that their products are not exactly odor-free.

How do you get the smell out of bully sticks?

Each pizzle is washed thoroughly in a hot water rinse - both blood and urine are water soluble so this step will remove most of the odor. The bully stick is then hung vertically and baked - the remaining odor can drain throughout the slow cooking process.

Are there any bully sticks that don't stink?

Barkworthies Odor Free Standard Bully Sticks are virtually odor-free and highly digestible, making them a great alternative to a traditional rawhide. As with all our Bully Sticks, they're a great way to give your dog an all-natural chew he's sure to love!

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.