Misconceptions About a Popular Pet Treat (IMAGE)

Tufts University

Misconceptions About a Popular Pet Treat

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A popular dog treat, the "bully stick," could be adding more calories than pet owners realize and possibly be contaminated by bacteria, according to a study published this month by researchers at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and the University of Guelph.

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