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hha · 01-27-2008, 05:29 AM

Actually, I went to TSC Friday, and they now have greenie bisquits, they have the little tiny pieces of greenies in them, so, am assuming they work just as well as the toothbrush shaped greenies..I bought a box of the bisquits, and they all love them..and, there's nothing in them for them to choke on..

Baby Madeleine · 01-27-2008, 06:52 AM

I've never given Madeleine Greenies. I don't want to take any chances and there are plenty of other treats I can give that she likes.

4gracealone · 02-24-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JENNGENE01_

I know that the formula has changed but I only give to my little ones once every couple of months. I now give me little ones these green mint sticks made by beefeaters. My dogs love them and they are all natural and dissolves as they chew. They have all different types of flavors.

These are the ones that my babies devour!

romeos mommy · 02-24-2008, 07:34 PM

i called greenies and they told me that they are more digestible than dry kibble. i let my york enjoy one every now and then, but always with supervision.

fufufashions · 02-24-2008, 07:38 PM

My girls LOVE the greenies. I always supervise them. it is Kissy's crack!!
She is so addicted to them that i have started giving her smaller and smaller pieces each morning. She will let me know if i forget to give her a little piece! The new formula is much softer and i can actually use a knife and cut the little toothbrushes into about 6 little pieces so they go farther. I'll have to check into those little pieces that can be purchased.
As with any treat or chewy, you should always supervise when they are chewing on anything as a piece can come off. I have to watch those bully sticks and tendons when they get small too.
Those little biscuits with greenie pieces in there are good too.

4doggiemama · 02-24-2008, 07:47 PM

I purchased them in the past, but no long do so. I was shocked at how fast my small Yorkies could devour them. Don't like them having the end of any chewie. Always take away the last inch. Considering that I have four to watch I don't trust myself to catch that last remaining inch and take it away. Therefore, no greenies.

Potter · 02-24-2008, 08:08 PM

I don't trust them either...the fact they are soooo green freaks me out too because it scream colouring!!!

kriston · 02-24-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

I don't trust them, reformulated or not

It's not worth it to me.

Ditto that.

bettyeanne · 02-24-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kriston

Ditto that.

I didn't even have to read the pros/cons! The trip to the ER with Toto that one time she choked on a Greenie is forever etched in my soul! The next day I threw a new 100 Greenie shipment in the dumpster and have never looked back!! She went through withdrawals like a drug addict for a couple of weeks and was fine after that.

Doodlebug · 02-24-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by georgiamelendez

My little one swallowed the end piece of a (petite-size) greenie. He then tried to cough it up, but started coughing up blood instead. We rushed him to the hospital, where they thought he was having heart failure (he wasn't). They gave him lasix and oxygen and he turned out to be fine. My husband and I have lots more grey hair because of this experience however. (The hospital asked us if we "wanted" them to do an x-ray. It didn't turn up anything, just added another $100 to our bill. Total bill about $250). 'Nuff said about greenies.

Was this the old formula greenies? Or the new formula?

We quit giving them to our pups when we heard about the problems with the original ones. I just can't bring myself to buy another greenie after that.

michiko · 02-24-2008, 09:49 PM

I would rather give healthier treat for my girl. I used to love them.. long time ago when I used to dog sit my friend's yorkie.. but not any more

Go4HelloKitty · 02-24-2008, 10:09 PM

I used to give Kimchee the lil bit (small pieces form) when he was younger but he vomitted after eating them, so I have never given him anymore since then, even the new formula.

LunasMomma · 02-25-2008, 05:38 AM

Wasn't there a member here that lost her Yorkie to a greenie? This would be a couple of years ago, before I joined, I just remember someone mentioning this sad story

I'd hate to see anyone lose their baby because of a treat

FL Tink · 02-25-2008, 05:49 AM

I dont use them either

01-27-2008, 06:52 AM	#17
Baby Madeleine Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,094	I've never given Madeleine Greenies. I don't want to take any chances and there are plenty of other treats I can give that she likes. __________________ Monica and Madeleine Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

02-24-2008, 07:34 PM	#19
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	i called greenies and they told me that they are more digestible than dry kibble. i let my york enjoy one every now and then, but always with supervision. __________________ Bernadette & Romeo

02-24-2008, 07:38 PM	#20
fufufashions LEADER OF MyPACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 3,978	my girls love greenies My girls LOVE the greenies. I always supervise them. it is Kissy's crack!! She is so addicted to them that i have started giving her smaller and smaller pieces each morning. She will let me know if i forget to give her a little piece! The new formula is much softer and i can actually use a knife and cut the little toothbrushes into about 6 little pieces so they go farther. I'll have to check into those little pieces that can be purchased. As with any treat or chewy, you should always supervise when they are chewing on anything as a piece can come off. I have to watch those bully sticks and tendons when they get small too. Those little biscuits with greenie pieces in there are good too. __________________ Linda FuFuFashions & Healthy Dog & Cat Food and Treats2hearts2: FACEBOOK

02-24-2008, 07:47 PM	#21
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	I purchased them in the past, but no long do so. I was shocked at how fast my small Yorkies could devour them. Don't like them having the end of any chewie. Always take away the last inch. Considering that I have four to watch I don't trust myself to catch that last remaining inch and take it away. Therefore, no greenies. __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

02-24-2008, 08:08 PM	#22
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	I don't trust them either...the fact they are soooo green freaks me out too because it scream colouring!!! __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-27-2008, 05:29 AM	#16
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	Actually, I went to TSC Friday, and they now have greenie bisquits, they have the little tiny pieces of greenies in them, so, am assuming they work just as well as the toothbrush shaped greenies..I bought a box of the bisquits, and they all love them..and, there's nothing in them for them to choke on..

02-24-2008, 09:49 PM	#26
michiko The Yorkie Sitter Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,350	I would rather give healthier treat for my girl. I used to love them.. long time ago when I used to dog sit my friend's yorkie.. but not any more __________________ Michiko (Ethicist) and Haruka(Fragrance of Spring Flowers) [/URL][/COLOR]

02-24-2008, 10:09 PM	#27
Go4HelloKitty Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 379	I used to give Kimchee the lil bit (small pieces form) when he was younger but he vomitted after eating them, so I have never given him anymore since then, even the new formula. __________________ I my little stinkers: Kimchee & Mochi

02-25-2008, 05:38 AM	#28
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Wasn't there a member here that lost her Yorkie to a greenie? This would be a couple of years ago, before I joined, I just remember someone mentioning this sad story I'd hate to see anyone lose their baby because of a treat __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

02-25-2008, 05:49 AM	#29
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	I dont use them either