Dog Owners Be Aware

[kathydwells]

I wanted to share this with all the dog owner's out there. Be careful of the Greenies.

Greenies

 

[Beach Runner]

Thanks for the info! As I've said on another thread, we always give our dog a Greenie to keep her content when I've cooked a nice meal that took a lot of prep time and we don't want to be interrupted while dining. Guess we'll have to find another way to entertain her.

BTW we have a doggie toothbrush that we got from the vet for cleaning her teeth, so she doesn't need Greenies for that purpose.

 

[kathydwells]

Thanks for the info! We always give our dog a Greenie to keep her content when I've cooked a nice meal that took a lot of prep time and we don't want to be interrupted while dining. Guess we'll have to find another way to entertain her.

Your welcome BR. Mine have never liked the Greenies. I tried a couple times, but they wanted nothing to do with it.

 

[Cil]

Thank you very much for sharing this, Kathydwells. How sad!
I have never used greenies or much of any other kind of treat with my dogs once they were past puppyhood. With dogs like ours, they don't just chew, they engulf, and things that are too small become worriesome because they swallow them.
We have had good luck with Galileo bones and some of the larger prepared bones and rope toys.
And carrots. They like carrots, and carrots seem to break down just fine.

 

[kathydwells]

Thank you very much for sharing this, Kathydwells. How sad!
I have never used greenies or much of any other kind of treat with my dogs once they were past puppyhood. With dogs like ours, they don't just chew, they engulf, and things that are too small become worriesome because they swallow them.
We have had good luck with Galileo bones and some of the larger prepared bones and rope toys.
And carrots. They like carrots, and carrots seem to break down just fine.

Carrots, I have never tried that. My two get the little flavor snacks and they love them. I give them rawhide chewies only when I will be in the room with them, because I am afraid they will choke on them. Thanks for the carrot advice, I will have to try that!!!!

 

[melissa]

Thank you very much for sharing this, Kathydwells. How sad!
I have never used greenies or much of any other kind of treat with my dogs once they were past puppyhood. With dogs like ours, they don't just chew, they engulf, and things that are too small become worriesome because they swallow them.
We have had good luck with Galileo bones and some of the larger prepared bones and rope toys.
And carrots. They like carrots, and carrots seem to break down just fine.

Our dog loves carrots! I think the texture gets to her -- she ends up doing this little nibble thing that cracks us up!

 

[Miss Kitty]

I bought a Greenie about a month ago...after the braces came off. Molly ate that thing in about 15 minutes and I decided not to buy any more.

 

[Rudyjohn]

My 2 dogs won't touch those Greenies. They love carrots, strawberry chunks, and most veggies. I give them the spine part of romaine lettuce when I'm making salads. They think they've gone to heaven.

 

[Jdarg]

If you have a dog that inhales rather than gnaws, greenies, rawhides, or anything other than plain old dog biscuits are probably not a good idea! And many people give them to their dogs daily, which can cause stomach upset as well. Mine love them, but I buy the biggest ones, and they will "worry" at them for awhile. Now I will be sure to watch very closely and maybe take the greenies away when then gnaw it down to a size small enough to swallow!

Even with the greenies, most dogs' teeth will still need to be cleaned in some way. Using a toothbrush is hard- a better way is to get some of those thin baby washcloths, wet one, put it around your finger, and use your finger for the brush. You can really clean those back teeth, especially on the outside, where teeth get the nastiest. It won't remove the hard tartar and plaque that is already there- the vet will have to do that. And the dogs seem to mind it less than a toothbrush.

 

[Teresa]

this is sad! what about a real steak bone, or a toy to chew on? I give my big girl a steak bone now and then, and she loves her stuffed toys that she gnaws on but never tears up, and a big chew bone now and then (the rawhide stuff that may not be good for some).

I adore all of your dog avatars and plan to copy you and take a picture of Lulu for my 'tar!