uggg i just found out what pizzles are + why we say pee + piss
Pizzle | Definition of Pizzle
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizzle
1 : the penis of an animal. 2 : a whip made of a bull's pizzle. 1st known use: 15th century.pizzles are sold raw dehydrated as chews for dogs (+ raw for human consumption)
cow pizzles aka bully sticks were tested for bacterial contaminants:
-27% were contaminated with Escherichia coli (Ecoli)
-4% were contaminated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
-4% were contaminated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
-4% were contaminated with Clostridium difficile
"these bacterial strains have been shown to infect humans. Researchers advise all pet owners to wash their hands after touching such treats, as they would with any raw meat. The very young, elderly, pregnant, immunocompromised and other high-risk individuals should avoid all contact with raw animal-product based treats and raw meat"
"We were surprised at the clear misconceptions pet owners + veterinarians have with pet foods + the popular raw animal-product based pet treats on the market. For example, 71% of people feeding bully sticks to their pets stated they avoid by-products in pet foods, yet bully sticks are animal by-products."