Packaged Bully sticks smell like dead carcass!!!??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

enchilila · 03-29-2010, 03:05 PM

Just bought Betty Boop a package of 3 bully sticks at Petco today. I cannot believe how stinky they smell. Is this normal? They literally smell like road kill that dogs like to roll in!!! YUK! I smelled of the UN-packaged ones that were the large size and they didn't smell bad. I'm letting them air out inside the garage because they were smelling up my kitchen!

capt_noonie · 03-29-2010, 03:11 PM

I've tried many brands of bully sticks and I can't stand the smell of any of them. Try Mericks Wishbones or Texas toothpicks. Wishbones don't last as long, but there is hardly any smell. Toothpicks have zero smell, but don't last long at all, but they are less than $1 each, and last for a few days so I think they are worth it.

ourfirstyorkie · 03-29-2010, 03:11 PM

I too purchased smelly bullies. I believe it is a flavoring. But a YTer told me about another YT member that sells non-smelly bully sticks. Their user name is AMD. She currently is out of stock of any bullies.
Good luck getting some in the future.
Also, I only give the smelly ones on the day she is going to have a bath. LOL

Britster · 03-29-2010, 03:15 PM

I ordered bullysticks on ebay once.... they were HORRIBLE! I now get Jackson the 12 inch bully sticks from Pet Valu here locally... they have a "scent" for sure but it's not sickening and it only smells a bit while he's actually chewing it. It doesn't leave a mess on my floor, or on his beard, or anything, so I like them. AMD here on YT sells them too and they don't smell at all.

BonBon · 03-29-2010, 03:19 PM

That's exactly what I thought when I smelled my first bully stick.

Even though the unwrapped might smell less strong, please don't buy those. They can get covered in bacteria that might make your pup ill.

Now, I only buy my bully sticks from YT member AMD. They don't smell & they're very reasonably priced. My gang actually likes these a lot better than the stinky ones. I think she may be out of stock right now but it's definitely worth it to keep checking her website, www.westbrookdog.com.

capt_noonie · 03-29-2010, 04:12 PM

I guess I am the only one who think those smell too.

enchilila · 03-29-2010, 04:28 PM

Hey guys, thanks for all the input and suggestions. I'm taking those $10 bully sticks right back to Petco tomorrow!! I'll give AMD's sticks a chance. I'll also try the Merrick's Wishbones and Texas Toothpicks. I shouldn't have to ask this because I'm from Texas, but who sells Texas Toothpicks???? PetSmart/Petco??? BTW, I've ordered the Madan pinbrush today!!

BonBon · 03-29-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by enchilila

Hey guys, thanks for all the input and suggestions. I'm taking those $10 bully sticks right back to Petco tomorrow!! I'll give AMD's sticks a chance. I'll also try the Merrick's Wishbones and Texas Toothpicks. I shouldn't have to ask this because I'm from Texas, but who sells Texas Toothpicks???? PetSmart/Petco??? BTW, I've ordered the Madan pinbrush today!!

I don't think either Petco or Petsmart sell Merrick's stuff like the toothpicks and the wishbones. Do you have a local feed/ag supply store? Or a little pet boutique? They usually carry Merricks. Another brand I've tried and liked is Moos - they don't smell either. I occasionally buy their bully sticks that are shaped like little bones but I don't think they last as long as the other brands.

Cha Cha · 03-29-2010, 04:35 PM

I get mine at our local feed store. They have a wide variety of different things. Mostly, it is the same thing as a bully stick just cut differently. I can't remember, but I think they are red barn something. They don't smell bad, but a few weeks ago I did pick up some at PETCO and I will not buy those again. I agree, they smelled terrible!!!!

capt_noonie · 03-29-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by enchilila

Hey guys, thanks for all the input and suggestions. I'm taking those $10 bully sticks right back to Petco tomorrow!! I'll give AMD's sticks a chance. I'll also try the Merrick's Wishbones and Texas Toothpicks. I shouldn't have to ask this because I'm from Texas, but who sells Texas Toothpicks???? PetSmart/Petco??? BTW, I've ordered the Madan pinbrush today!!

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yorkieusa · 03-29-2010, 04:46 PM

I used to buy Merrick's bully sticks for Kacee and they didn't have that awful smell. Cha-Cha, I did buy some of the Red Barn brand a month or so ago to see if she'd like to chew on them again, but they smelled so bad I gagged and threw them out. They actually smelled like a dead carcass. Gagging just thinking about them...

Cha Cha · 03-29-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

I used to buy Merrick's bully sticks for Kacee and they didn't have that awful smell. Cha-Cha, I did buy some of the Red Barn brand a month or so ago to see if she'd like to chew on them again, but they smelled so bad I gagged and threw them out. They actually smelled like a dead carcass. Gagging just thinking about them...

Really? LOL I am pretty sure that was the brand name on the box.

I am not going to say they don't smell at all because they do, but wow, nothing like the other ones I tried. Maybe some are stronger than others even from the same company, I dont' know??? I just brought home some twistie things, in my picture below, for them tonight, and they didn't seem to smell. I was kissing on them after they were done anyways... I actually really liked these. They were with the other bully sticks and they are not solid or dense, and Moka had hers gone in 30 minutes, but it kept Mylee entertained for about 2 hours which is about all I can ever ask for.

yorkieusa · 03-29-2010, 06:31 PM

I think it was Petsmart where I ordered the Red Barn. I'm serious when I say I gagged. It was the most horrible smell.

I'm going to order some Merrick's again but I don't think she'll really chew on them anymore. She was never that much of a chewer except when she was teething. I was just hoping she would so it would keep her busy for awhile.

Darlene68 · 03-29-2010, 07:26 PM

I bought Bailey's bully sticks from AMD, they do have a smell, and I really hate it when Bailey purposely drops his bully on my face!..but he loves them and the smell is only bad if it's right under your nose

I am waiting for AMD to get more stock in so I can buy more

BabyBrizzy · 03-29-2010, 07:33 PM

I know this is a dumb question.... but whats a bully stick?

03-29-2010, 03:05 PM	#1
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,688	Packaged Bully sticks smell like dead carcass!!!??? Just bought Betty Boop a package of 3 bully sticks at Petco today. I cannot believe how stinky they smell. Is this normal? They literally smell like road kill that dogs like to roll in!!! YUK! I smelled of the UN-packaged ones that were the large size and they didn't smell bad. I'm letting them air out inside the garage because they were smelling up my kitchen! __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

03-29-2010, 03:11 PM	#2
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	I've tried many brands of bully sticks and I can't stand the smell of any of them. Try Mericks Wishbones or Texas toothpicks. Wishbones don't last as long, but there is hardly any smell. Toothpicks have zero smell, but don't last long at all, but they are less than $1 each, and last for a few days so I think they are worth it. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

03-29-2010, 03:11 PM	#3
ourfirstyorkie ☺Farrah☺ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY, USA Posts: 1,430 Blog Entries: 1	I too purchased smelly bullies. I believe it is a flavoring. But a YTer told me about another YT member that sells non-smelly bully sticks. Their user name is AMD. She currently is out of stock of any bullies. Good luck getting some in the future. Also, I only give the smelly ones on the day she is going to have a bath. LOL __________________ Michele Farrah Stella and Jerry

03-29-2010, 03:15 PM	#4
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I ordered bullysticks on ebay once.... they were HORRIBLE! I now get Jackson the 12 inch bully sticks from Pet Valu here locally... they have a "scent" for sure but it's not sickening and it only smells a bit while he's actually chewing it. It doesn't leave a mess on my floor, or on his beard, or anything, so I like them. AMD here on YT sells them too and they don't smell at all. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-29-2010, 03:19 PM	#5
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	That's exactly what I thought when I smelled my first bully stick. Even though the unwrapped might smell less strong, please don't buy those. They can get covered in bacteria that might make your pup ill. Now, I only buy my bully sticks from YT member AMD. They don't smell & they're very reasonably priced. My gang actually likes these a lot better than the stinky ones. I think she may be out of stock right now but it's definitely worth it to keep checking her website, www.westbrookdog.com. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

03-29-2010, 04:12 PM	#6
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	I guess I am the only one who think those smell too. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

03-29-2010, 04:28 PM	#7
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,688	Hey guys, thanks for all the input and suggestions. I'm taking those $10 bully sticks right back to Petco tomorrow!! I'll give AMD's sticks a chance. I'll also try the Merrick's Wishbones and Texas Toothpicks. I shouldn't have to ask this because I'm from Texas, but who sells Texas Toothpicks???? PetSmart/Petco??? BTW, I've ordered the Madan pinbrush today!! __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

03-29-2010, 04:35 PM	#9
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	I get mine at our local feed store. They have a wide variety of different things. Mostly, it is the same thing as a bully stick just cut differently. I can't remember, but I think they are red barn something. They don't smell bad, but a few weeks ago I did pick up some at PETCO and I will not buy those again. I agree, they smelled terrible!!!! __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

03-29-2010, 04:46 PM	#11
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I used to buy Merrick's bully sticks for Kacee and they didn't have that awful smell. Cha-Cha, I did buy some of the Red Barn brand a month or so ago to see if she'd like to chew on them again, but they smelled so bad I gagged and threw them out. They actually smelled like a dead carcass. Gagging just thinking about them... __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

03-29-2010, 06:31 PM	#13
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I think it was Petsmart where I ordered the Red Barn. I'm serious when I say I gagged. It was the most horrible smell. I'm going to order some Merrick's again but I don't think she'll really chew on them anymore. She was never that much of a chewer except when she was teething. I was just hoping she would so it would keep her busy for awhile. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

03-29-2010, 07:26 PM	#14
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	I bought Bailey's bully sticks from AMD, they do have a smell, and I really hate it when Bailey purposely drops his bully on my face!..but he loves them and the smell is only bad if it's right under your nose I am waiting for AMD to get more stock in so I can buy more __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

03-29-2010, 07:33 PM	#15
BabyBrizzy BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Taylorsville, UT USA Posts: 372	I know this is a dumb question.... but whats a bully stick?