Barkworthies Bully Sticks Are Falsely Advertised as Odor-Free, Class Action Lawsuit Alleges

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A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Barkworthies bully sticks are falsely advertised as odor-free.

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The 20-page case claims that, contrary to front-label claims and online advertisements marketing Barkworthies bully sticks as an odor-free alternative to traditional products, the treats emit an “offensive” smell when chewed by dogs.

According to the Barkworthies lawsuit, bully sticks are a type of dehydrated meat dog treat that provide dental care, are good sources of protein and satisfy a dog’s need to chew. However, bully sticks are known to produce a strong smell, especially when chewed, the complaint shares.

The suit claims Barkworthies has sought to capitalize on growing consumer demand for odor-free bully sticks, representing in its online product description that all varieties of its product are “odor-free for a premium chewing experience.”

“Unfortunately for consumers seeking odor-free bully sticks, [Barkworthies’] deceptive advertising is evidenced by scores of [consumer] complaints that Defendant’s affirmative representations and warranties about the ‘odor-free’ representations are false,” the filing asserts.

The lawsuit cites several customer reviews on Amazon.com, two of which say the Barkworthies treats “stink to high heaven” and are “extremely pungent.”

The plaintiff, a California resident who bought Barkworthies Odor Free Small Dog Bully Sticks from a Petco store, claims that he and other consumers would not have purchased the product had they known it would produce a strong and offensive odor when their dogs chewed on it.

The lawsuit looks to represent all United States residents who purchased Barkworthies’ Odor Free Dog Bully Sticks and all substantially similar products within the applicable statute of limitations period.

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