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dragongirl · 06-13-2007, 12:07 PM

Please don't laugh too hard, or think I'm dumb, but.....what is a 'belly band', and why do I see posts saying not to give greenies to Yorkies??????

Tiggerwit · 06-13-2007, 12:09 PM

Belly bands are fabric strips with velcro or snaps that you put a women's girl pad (femine napkin) in and then wrap them around little boy yorkies to help with potty training to try and prevent them from pp on things or marking.

Greenies I believe is because there has been issue with dogs choking on them and them not being digestible. Although I think they have revamped the digestible issue. Not sure, I stay away from them anyway.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 06-13-2007, 12:11 PM

MaxwellHouse · 06-13-2007, 12:12 PM

When I was getting a free sample of Greenies from the company, they said not recommended at all for puppies and they sent me a sample of the greenie biscuits.

Julz · 06-13-2007, 12:14 PM

That is what belly bands are and they are wonderful! If you THINK your boy may be peeing in the house, you'll know for sure once you put a belly band on him with a pad in it. I like the ones that velcro shut; that way you get just the right fit.

I never give greenies (or much else for that matter). I have looked and looked and found a safe treat that they LOVE. "Flossies". They are tendons in a curled shape. They don't break off and cuase choking. I take them away when they are about 1.5 inches long.

06-13-2007, 12:07 PM	#1
dragongirl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East Bay Posts: 47	Please Enlighten This First-Time Yorkie Mom Please don't laugh too hard, or think I'm dumb, but.....what is a 'belly band', and why do I see posts saying not to give greenies to Yorkies??????

06-13-2007, 12:09 PM	#2
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	Belly bands are fabric strips with velcro or snaps that you put a women's girl pad (femine napkin) in and then wrap them around little boy yorkies to help with potty training to try and prevent them from pp on things or marking. Greenies I believe is because there has been issue with dogs choking on them and them not being digestible. Although I think they have revamped the digestible issue. Not sure, I stay away from them anyway. __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy

06-13-2007, 12:11 PM	#3
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	__________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

06-13-2007, 12:12 PM	#4
MaxwellHouse YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earlysville Posts: 976	When I was getting a free sample of Greenies from the company, they said not recommended at all for puppies and they sent me a sample of the greenie biscuits.

06-13-2007, 12:14 PM	#5
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	That is what belly bands are and they are wonderful! If you THINK your boy may be peeing in the house, you'll know for sure once you put a belly band on him with a pad in it. I like the ones that velcro shut; that way you get just the right fit. I never give greenies (or much else for that matter). I have looked and looked and found a safe treat that they LOVE. "Flossies". They are tendons in a curled shape. They don't break off and cuase choking. I take them away when they are about 1.5 inches long.