@youngandtired:
I think we have some confusion here, there are bully sticks from Merrick that are beef tendons, and dogs love them. I buy them all the time for Sahara, she loves them . I think we are talking about 2 different bully sticks.
Below is the website for the Merrick brand Bully Sticks (tendons). It states the treat is a "tendon" but when you read about the product - it leads me to believe it is the "other tendon" - not a leg tendon. I suppose you can request a description of where on the bully's body these tendons comes from.
http://www.merrickpetcare.com/store/treats_detail.php?c=21&s=14050
Bully Stix 12"
Although this treat is definitely a conversation piece, we do not suggest that you bring it with you on a first date. It has been known to cause severe blushing. This is one of the most popular treats in the pet world and it is no secret that dogs love it. This 12” bully stick boasts that bigger is better and is made right here in America. You can have the peace of mind that they were manufactured under our country’s regulations and standards.
Ingredients:
Tendon
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 79.00%
Crude Fat (Min.) 1.30%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 1.00%
Moisture (Max.) 13.00%