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11-16-2005, 01:18 PM | #16 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California
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| Greenies, Bully Sticks vs. Breath-a-licious Quote:
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. | |
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11-16-2005, 01:31 PM | #17 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal
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| 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. |
11-16-2005, 01:48 PM | #18 |
YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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| What about Nylabone nuti dent?The ingredients are a little different but should I be worried? |
11-16-2005, 01:59 PM | #19 | ||
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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This is from an earlier post and is eye-opening: Quote:
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: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...2&page=2&pp=15
__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel | ||
11-16-2005, 02:46 PM | #20 |
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11-16-2005, 02:58 PM | #21 |
Luv My Spoiled Babies Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey
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| 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.
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11-16-2005, 03:43 PM | #22 | ||
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel | ||
11-16-2005, 03:46 PM | #23 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia
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| 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!
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11-16-2005, 04:01 PM | #25 | |
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11-16-2005, 04:27 PM | #26 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sumrall, MS
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| 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 |
11-16-2005, 08:11 PM | #27 |
And Lucy Too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oklahoma
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| 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? |
11-16-2005, 08:24 PM | #28 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas
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| 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 |
11-16-2005, 08:28 PM | #29 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas
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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 | |
11-16-2005, 08:32 PM | #30 |
Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago
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| 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.
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