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10-31-2013, 09:57 AM | #1 |
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| Greenies I have never given these to my dogs but I have heard a lot about them. What are the Pros & Cons ? Would you give them to your dog ? |
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10-31-2013, 10:03 AM | #2 |
YT 2000 Club Member | dog Never. A high risk of choking. If they bite off a piece it could get lodged. I am very careful and hardly give mine anything. Once in awhile they get a CET chew from the vet. If that gets gooey or small I take it away. Be very careful. |
10-31-2013, 10:06 AM | #3 | |
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Thank you ,good to know.. | |
10-31-2013, 12:01 PM | #4 |
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| Ever sense they started causing blockages I wont even look at them. Get naked chews are pretty good and they will clean the teeth.
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10-31-2013, 12:04 PM | #5 |
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10-31-2013, 12:24 PM | #6 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| I totally get it Callie has to have some kind of chew.
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11-01-2013, 07:32 PM | #7 |
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| My boys get bully sticks |
11-01-2013, 09:15 PM | #8 |
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11-02-2013, 11:43 AM | #9 |
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| They won't break every dogs teeth. Just because your dog broke a tooth does not mean that all other dogs will. The more appropriate response is probably they CAN break teeth, just as all chews pose that risk. Technically, a dog can break a tooth on kibble if they bite down in a weird way, or any other hard item, or even running into something or something running into them. It's good to post awareness and info regarding food/chews/treats but saying "they will break teeth" is slightly inaccurate. I won't do Greenies, don't really trust them. I tried CET chews but he hated the veggie ones and would just walk around whining with the rawhide-type ones. I don't do antlerz (way too hard, imo, and he doesn't like them anyway). He is not big on Himalayan chews. He won't chew Nylabones. About the only thing he even enjoys or likes is bully sticks, Get Naked chews or Dentastix. It's rare that we buy bully's anymore - I got him some interactive toys and use Kongs filled up to keep him occupied more now (it's WAY cheaper). I do buy Dentastix (yes, they're Pedigree) but meh, no ill effects and he likes them a lot. They do make his breath smell fresher too. It's more of a treat though, vs. a chew because he eats it in less than 60 seconds. lol
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11-02-2013, 01:00 PM | #10 | |
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11-02-2013, 01:07 PM | #11 | |
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She was just suggesting that you might want to add the words, 'can' or (suggestion from me) 'might', or 'may' break a dog's teeth. Bc we all know that all dogs are different & what happens to 1 will not happen to another. But I appreciate you informing & warning all of us to be aware, that it can happen.
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11-02-2013, 01:12 PM | #12 | |
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11-02-2013, 01:23 PM | #13 | |
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I no longer use hard chews for my dogs & since they're older, I don't want to risk them breaking their teeth either. I guess it all comes down to supervision & good judgement. But once in awhile, I would like to give them something to chew on to help clean their teeth. They get Beams from the honest kitchen...seems like I'll be looking into the Naked chews. Which do you give Callie?
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11-02-2013, 01:43 PM | #14 | |
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11-02-2013, 02:09 PM | #15 | |
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You must get Beams for Callie to try! It's dehydrated catfish skins, their breath won't stick as bad or be fishy. We get the 12" tall ones. I do use an old towel for them to chew on, don't want their bed to get fishy loll.
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