Zeus is a 5-year-old Rottweiler who was about 12 lbs overweight. Our vet put him on a strict diet and I had to cut most of his treats. Gullet sticks made the approved list because they're naturally low in fat and high in protein — so he gets his chew session without derailing the diet. He's lost 9 lbs over 4 months and his energy is way up. I give him 2 sticks every other day as his treat allowance. He absolutely attacks them. The joint support is a bonus since Rotties are prone to hip issues as they age. Finally a treat the vet didn't make me feel guilty about.
We were buying bully sticks for our Vizsla for two years. They worked fine but the smell was unbearable and Remy would finish one in under 10 minutes. A neighbor suggested gullet sticks and I figured why not. First difference: almost no smell. Second difference: he takes 35–40 minutes on each one instead of inhaling it. Third difference: his joints — Remy is 5 and very active, and after 6 weeks on gullet sticks his post-run stiffness noticeably decreased. I think the natural glucosamine and chondroitin is actually doing something. Same price point, longer lasting, no smell, better benefits. Done with bully sticks.
I have a 5-year-old Labrador named Duke who goes on long hikes with me on weekends. My vet recommended adding more natural protein and collagen to his diet to support muscle recovery. We started giving him a gullet stick the evening after a big hike and he seems to recover faster — less stiffness the next morning and more energy by Sunday afternoon. The protein density of beef gullet is high, and I appreciate that these are a single clean ingredient. Duke is 75 lbs and chews through one in about 20 minutes. The 25-pack is great value and lasts us about 6 weeks. Will always have these stocked.
I started giving my French Bulldog, Luna, these gullet sticks mainly to give her something to chew, but I didn't expect to notice a difference in her dental health. After about a month of giving her one every 3–4 days, her back molars were noticeably cleaner — less yellow buildup than before. Her breath also improved, which anyone with a Frenchie knows is a constant battle. She goes absolutely nuts when she sees the bag, which tells me she loves the taste. I like that they're soft enough for her short jaw but still give her a real workout. No artificial ingredients, no junk — just beef. Simple and effective.
My 2-year-old Australian Shepherd, Diesel, is basically a tornado inside the house if he doesn't get enough stimulation. I've tried bully sticks, raw hides, chew toys — nothing held his attention for more than 5 minutes. These 6-inch gullet sticks are the first thing that actually keeps him focused for a long stretch. He chews them for almost 30 minutes straight. The calming effect after is real — he genuinely settles down for a nap afterward. His anxiety on thunderstorm days has also been easier to manage when I give him one during the storm. I give him one every 2–3 days and the 25-pack lasts about 2 months.