whats so bad about greenies?

[Carsons Mommy]

CNN.com - Owners: Dog treats killed our pets - Feb 15, 2006

[ChiSun]

Oh my gosh. I had no idea these things were happening. I think i'll be safe and not let my Cola have anymore either.

[hasrv4fun]

Originally Posted by silyjillie

At the end of our puppy shots, my vet gave me the big bag of the teenie ones. I get nervous giving them to Meeko because of everything I've heard. He gets them every once in a while. I don't just give it to him tho, I hold it and only let him bite tiny pieces at a time. As he chews, I move my hand down more. I only let him have 1/2 of one at a time, too.

I heard that Greenies came out with a biscuit that has very very tiny pieces of the original greenies in them.

It was these pieces that impacted and killed my dogs - you do as you see fit with your baby but i WILL NOT have a Greenie in my home.

[Nancy1999]

There is a lot of misinformation on this thread as well as some great information. The original Greenies were not 100% digestible and could cause an intestinal blockage. Many dogs had problems and some died. The company revamped its product because the name was still popular, used the name, but the new product is 100% digestible. I think I would have chosen a different name. Some people won't use the new product because they don't trust the company. Raw hides are not 100% digestible either, and could cause the same problems in the intestines as the original greenies. Bully Sticks and other chews that are 100% digestible and won't cause intestinal blockage. All chew sticks should be supervised, a piece could get lodged in throat or mouth, but always look for the ones that say they are 100% digestible in order to eliminate the intestinal blockage problems. Even the ones that say they are digestible except for pieces the size of a grain of rice are dangerous, and many products say this including the original Greenies.

[annabelle's mom]

Originally Posted by hotpod

i look everywhere on here and everyone says how bad greenies are...why???

Try dissolving one. I've even tried simmering one to get it to soften. It won't!
Would you eat something with that consistency. Some of those jerky things are the same.

My dog loved the original Greenies, but would'nt touch the "improved" ones. This was before I "wised up"

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by annabelle's mom

Try dissolving one. I've even tried simmering one to get it to soften. It won't!
Would you eat something with that consistency. Some of those jerky things are the same.

My dog loved the original Greenies, but would'nt touch the "improved" ones. This was before I "wised up"

Being hard to dissolve isn't really bad; products such as this provide great chewing and teeth cleaning action. It is important to look at the packaging and see if they are 100% digestible. If the words aren't there don't buy the product. Whether or not your dog likes the product is another story.

[annabelle's mom]

Originally Posted by hotpod

i look everywhere on here and everyone says how bad greenies are...why???

I was web surfing regarding Greenies and there is quite a discussion on the website
"forum.oes.org" regarding them and also discussing digestibility and solubility.

[hotpod]

i really enjoyed the link to cnn...that was very helpful!!! i just dont know...i think i wont give them greenies just to be on the safe side...i give them dingo dental sticks...the kind that easily break into million pieces in your hand. and they love them. so i know they are edible!!! keep posting everyone! this is so informative!

[hotpod]

how can you find out if they have improved the formula for the greenies yet?