When should you throw out a bully stick?

Take the bully stick away and discard it once it can be swallowed whole (about 2.5- 3 inches in most cases). Some pet owners use vice grips or toys to ensure their pet doesn’t chew past a certain point.

Can a bully stick go bad?

see less Hi David, we put expiration dates on them (good for two years after we pack them), bully sticks, however, if kept sealed in a cool area can last more than 3 years; and even then, they do not really go “bad” per se. It’s more that they may get stale and lose the aroma that dogs love so much.