Veterinary health certificate
Issued for each shipment by the exporting country’s veterinary authority. It confirms where the beef pizzle came from and how it was processed, as Canada’s import conditions require.
Sourcing & Safety
You should know exactly what your dog is chewing. This page covers where our bully sticks come from, how every batch is made, and the documents behind them.
| Fact | PUPHE bully sticks |
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| Ingredient | 100% beef pizzle — nothing added |
| Origin | Bangladesh — free-range, grass-fed cattle |
| Processing | Slow-roasted, then air-dried. No chemicals, bleach, preservatives or irradiation |
| Guaranteed analysis | Crude protein 87% min · fat 2% min · fibre 3% max · moisture 8% max |
| Calories | About 3,200 kcal ME/kg (calculated) — see each product for per-stick values |
| Testing | Batch-tested for Salmonella and E. coli |
| Shelf life | 24 months unopened; best within 3 months of opening |
Where our beef comes from
PUPHE bully sticks are made from the beef pizzle of free-range, grass-fed cattle raised on small family farms in Bangladesh. Pizzle is a by-product of beef processing: the cattle are raised for food, and nothing is raised to make dog chews. Using it means more of each animal is put to use.
The checks behind every shipment
Before a bully stick reaches your dog, its shipment has passed four separate checks:
- In Bangladesh: the country’s official veterinary authority issues a health certificate for each shipment, confirming where the pizzle came from and how it was processed.
- At the Canadian border: each shipment is imported under a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) permit for animal by-products.
- In the lab: production batches are tested by an independent laboratory for Salmonella and E. coli.
- At the plant: the manufacturing facility is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Why we don’t post the documents
These documents carry our supplier’s details, permit numbers and shipment records, which are commercially confidential. So instead of posting copies, we list below exactly which documents we hold and what each one covers. If you have a question about any of them, contact us.
Curious how import rules and labels work for dog treats in Canada? Read our Canadian buyer’s guide.
From farm to pouch
Five steps, one ingredient, no additives.
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Sourced
Beef pizzle from free-range, grass-fed cattle in Bangladesh, collected as a by-product of beef processing — nothing is raised for chews.
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Cleaned & cut
Each pizzle is cleaned, trimmed and graded by thickness into thin, standard, thick and jumbo; some are hand-braided.
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Slow-roasted
Roasted at low temperature to cook through and make the stick hard and long-lasting.
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Air-dried
Extended drying removes the moisture that causes the classic bully stick smell.
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Tested & packed
Batches are tested for Salmonella and E. coli before packing in resealable pouches.
The documents behind every shipment
We hold each of these for our current supply. They contain confidential supplier and shipment details, so we list what each one covers rather than posting copies. Questions? Contact us.
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CFIA import permit and clearance
Canada requires a permit to import animal by-products such as beef pizzle. Every shipment enters Canada under that permit, together with the health certificate above.
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Independent lab test: Salmonella and E. coli
Production batches are tested by an independent laboratory for Salmonella and E. coli before packing.
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FDA food facility registration
The plant that makes our bully sticks is registered with the FDA, as required to sell pet treats in the United States.
Sourcing questions
Where do PUPHE bully sticks come from?
From Bangladesh. Our beef pizzle comes from free-range, grass-fed cattle raised on small family farms, as a by-product of beef processing. The country of origin is printed on every product page and pouch.
Are the sticks treated with chemicals?
No. They are slow-roasted and air-dried only — no bleach, preservatives, flavourings or irradiation.
Are bully sticks allowed into Canada?
Yes, when imported under the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's rules for animal by-products. Every shipment comes in under a CFIA import permit with an official veterinary health certificate; we keep these on file and list them above.