Greenies Alert

[Akitakt]

Originally Posted by Patti

My 12 lb pom has been eating them for 2 years amd I have been giving them to the puppy as well. Now I'm scared. Does anyone know if Bully sticks will cause the same problem or what is safe to give them to chew on? Thanks

I wonder, do you know what bully sticks actually are? They are the genitalia of bulls! I would not give this to a dog. I have an alternative out there for those of you who no longer want to buy Greenies. Try Breath-a-licious (BAL). They can be bought through Hearts United for Animals' website http://www.ihelppets.com where 100% profit goes to help rescue dogs and stop puppy mills.

Here's what BAL's add says "Compare BAL to Greenies - they are far superior - made with higher quality ingredients, lower in protein which taxes the kidneys and made with five natural breath fresheners which also aid in digestion. BAL is the better choice for your dog. " I give them to my miniature pinscher with no problems. They are somewhat softer than Greenies which probably could be safer for the digestive tract? The chicken protein is supposedly more digestable than the wheat gluten. They are also a little cheaper than greenies.

[DomLee]

I hope everyone takes what they read on the internet w/ a grain of salt.

http://www.greenies.com/faqs/details.cfm?ID=146
It says on their website, that greenies are "highly digestible", not 100% digestible.

While most of the time, this is not a problem...as most non-digestible things pass out of the rectum. The particular dog in question may have had some blockage issues, which when compiled w/ the Greenie created a large issue.

[eringabrielle]

What about Nylabone nuti dent?The ingredients are a little different but should I be worried?

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by DomLee

I hope everyone takes what they read on the internet w/ a grain of salt.

http://www.greenies.com/faqs/details.cfm?ID=146
It says on their website, that greenies are "highly digestible", not 100% digestible.

While most of the time, this is not a problem...as most non-digestible things pass out of the rectum. The particular dog in question may have had some blockage issues, which when compiled w/ the Greenie created a large issue.

This has been discussed repeatedly. The article referenced in the beginning of this thread was an investigative news story, not just something "they read on the internet" that should be taken with a grain of salt.

This is from an earlier post and is eye-opening:

Here are a few sites containing info about Greenie risks.. The first link I'll tell you before hand is extremely graphic and not for those with weak stomachs. It contains actual photos of a dogs intestines crammed full of greenies while it is going through surgery.

http://improvehomelife.com/greenies.html

http://www.quikonnex.com/channel/item/15576

http://www.all-creatures.org/aip/nl-...1-warning.html

This is the thread it was taken from:

Greenies

[shelbysmom]

Another perspective. Nothing is safe.

http://www.komotv.com/news/story.asp?ID=15561

[sneri13]

Better safe than sorry. No more greenies in this house. They love bull sticks, at least I know they are all natural. We'll just stick to those.

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by shelbysmom

Another perspective. Nothing is safe.

http://www.komotv.com/news/story.asp?ID=15561

Well, that isn't another perspective. That is a toy. It's true that nothing is 100% safe. That's why I said the following in an earlier post on this thread:

I never leave them alone with the bully sticks. I keep an eye on her. I suppose they could choke on anything, whether it is digestible or not.

Supervision is a key for many things, but greenies have too much going against them from my perspective.

[LuvMyDivaGirls]

OH man.. thanks for the warning. I am now throwing out ALL greenies in here. Tay loves hers, and of course it takes a while for her to get it down, but no more.

Daphne-my pom isn't allowed to have anymore after her 1st one was ate within a few hours and then she pooped green for like 2-3 days AND she puked so much up and it was green and chunky and I know it was the greenie.

No more risk taking for me with my girlies!

[Patti]

Do the bully sticks smell?

[Breeze]

Originally Posted by Patti

Do the bully sticks smell?

Oh YES! lol

[barbg402]

I do not give Greenies to my kidz. I read on another dog site where someone's baby got a Greenie stuck in their throat and it was like cement, the vet was unable to get it out in time and the dog died.
Nor do I use Rawhide. I use beef only, bully sticks and never leave the kidz alone with one.
Barbg

[Lucky's Mom]

While we're on the topic of bad treats...does anyone know about Pnutz? Are they good or bad? They are made by the same company that makes Greenies. So, I'm wondering if they are just as bad as Greenies?

[MuffinsMom]

Great! That was the first thing I bought for Muffin. He only ate half but now I am gonna be so worried for awhile. So is half of that still sitting in his body, waiting for problem to arise? Stupid companies!! A $.99 treat that can turn into alot of VET bills and even losing our yorkies! Grrrr, I am kinda mad now! MuffinsMom

[MuffinsMom]

Originally Posted by Lucky's Mom

While we're on the topic of bad treats...does anyone know about Pnutz? Are they good or bad? They are made by the same company that makes Greenies. So, I'm wondering if they are just as bad as Greenies?

I wouldnt buy from this company anymore and take a chance. Why support their profits when they are hurting our pets? And from now on I will look up anything and everything before I give it to Muffin. What we all should do to prevent waiting till something happens! MuffinsMom

[StewiesMom]

Dogs can choke on anything or get hurt by anything. Stewie has never had any problems w/ Greenies or P-Nutz and loves them both. I'm not going to punish him because of one or two stories I've read that have been over-hyped. If we look for a horror story on any type of treat, we will find one, guaranteed.