Why Do Bully Sticks Smell Bad?

The reason being, bully sticks smell because of the retained moisture from not being dried long enough. As a natural product made from the pizzle

of the bull, bully sticks do carry a natural, unique smell. Manufacturers that thoroughly do not clean and dry the pizzle long enough will result in a smelly bully stick.

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.

Do vets recommend bully sticks?

Bully Sticks are Healthy Treats

Bully sticks aren't just a safe treat for dogs, but offer a variety of health benefits, and give your dog something to chew. Bully sticks are easily digestible, unlike some other chews or treats. The beef hide in rawhide, for example, can be difficult to digest for some dogs.