Bully sticks are a natural and popular treat for our furry best friends. They provide hours of chewing pleasure and help keep your pup’s teeth clean and healthy. But, if not stored properly, bully sticks can go bad or even attract beetles if the package has condensation. This is why it’s important to know how to store them properly.
Read on for our tips on storing bully sticks!
KEEP ‘EM SEALED AND DRY
The key to properly storing bully sticks is ensuring they are sealed in an airtight container or bag. Sadly as with many natural chews, rapid changes in temperatures during shipping can cause a build-up of condensation. While this doesn’t affect bully sticks’ quality, it can cause some annoying problems.
Keeping your chews in fresh airtight storage can help prevent condensation, which can attract beetles. If you find small beetles in your stored bully sticks, don’t worry—they won’t harm your pup. However, if you want to be extra cautious, you can place the bully sticks in a zipper freezer-safe bag and freeze them.
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WHEN SHOULD YOU MOVE BULLY STICKS TO THE FREEZER?
If you stocked up recently and have quite a few bully sticks on hand, you can easily store them in the freezer to help keep them fresher longer. If your pup can’t get to those tasty chews within the next few weeks, moving them into the freezer is safer.
SHOULD I THAW FROZEN BULLY STICKS FIRST?
If you store bully sticks in the freezer, you don’t have to worry about thawing them before giving them to your pup.
Simply take them out of the freezer one serving at a time and give them to your furry friend. They will provide hours of chewing pleasure, just like a fresh bully stick would. If your dog seems sensitive to the cold chew, you can always thaw it out on the counter.
HOW LONG DO BULLY STICKS LAST WHEN STORED PROPERLY?
Bully sticks can last up to two years when stored in a dry place like the freezer. Because they are already dried and naturally preserved, they can last quite a while. The only thing you need to be careful of is that the package is sealed tightly and that there is no condensation. If you have a large stash of bully sticks, it’s easy to store them in the freezer so they last longer.
BULLY STICK FREEZER CHEWS FOR PUPPIES
If you find that you have too many bully sticks sitting in your pantry, consider freezing them! Frozen bully sticks make excellent teething chews for puppies and are also a great alternative when your pup has been sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong (like into the trash!). All you need to do is pull out a frozen bully stick and let the chewing commence.
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CONCLUSION
Properly storing your natural bully sticks will ensure they last longer and remain free from pests like beetles. Make sure that your bully stick containers or bags are sealed tightly so no moisture can get inside.
If any beetles are present already, place the affected treats in new packaging and freeze them until the larvae have died off—this should take about two weeks. And remember—frozen bully sticks make excellent puppy teething chews! Follow these tips and rest easy knowing that your pup’s favorite treats are safely stored away!
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