interesting article on greenies:::
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yikes...I have not tried them, but was considering getting them for Sammie...good thing I decided not to!!
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..........Traci
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hey Traci, what exactly is a greenie,,, i never ran itno them nor heard about them untill a short while back
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Here is a picture (I tried to find one that wouldn't be considered advertising, but that is hard).
They are shaped like a tooth brush, and sold either individually or in bulk. Check them out the next time you go into a pet store...in the treat section.
They are shaped like a tooth brush, and sold either individually or in bulk. Check them out the next time you go into a pet store...in the treat section.
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Davet, this is a Greenie:
Here is Everything you wanted to know about greenies, but were afraid to ask
Here is Everything you wanted to know about greenies, but were afraid to ask
..........Traci
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What's your opinion on them, Traci? I know a lot of us consider you our pet-care guru. 
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I don't have dogs right now, so I have no opinion 
As for the question of safety of these products, as the company states, it makes sense to monitor your dog if you're giving these. As with all hard treats, bones, etc, any of them have the potential for causing blockages, perforations, etc. According to the site, the company is working with the FDA to investigate the reports and monitor the product. It's unfortunate the media is painting a bad picture of them....they wouldn't be the first pet company to be under fire for something or another.
If there are reports of the treats causing harm or death, then it is up to the company and the FDA to investigate further and perhaps offer stronger labeling, or reformulate the product to reduce the potential for harm. (or of course, recall the product entirely).
As for the question of safety of these products, as the company states, it makes sense to monitor your dog if you're giving these. As with all hard treats, bones, etc, any of them have the potential for causing blockages, perforations, etc. According to the site, the company is working with the FDA to investigate the reports and monitor the product. It's unfortunate the media is painting a bad picture of them....they wouldn't be the first pet company to be under fire for something or another.
If there are reports of the treats causing harm or death, then it is up to the company and the FDA to investigate further and perhaps offer stronger labeling, or reformulate the product to reduce the potential for harm. (or of course, recall the product entirely).
..........Traci
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Update: FDA investigates adverse events tied to Greenies; maker changes label:
S&M NuTec plans to change the label of the nation's top selling canine dental treat Greenies in response to media reports that at least 13 dogs have died from complications tied to ingestion of the product.
As of March 1, FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) confirmed 35 complaints involving 34 dogs and one cat, prompting a regulatory investigation, says Linda Grassie, director of CVM's communications staff. Accofrding to the reports, the product fails to break down and can become lodged in the dog's esophagus or intestine. Although the agency did not order the label change -- which S&M NuTec terms a clarification -- its inquiry into adverse reactions has driven a call for additional cases.
"We're looking for people to let us know if they have had problems with Greenies," Grassie says, "The way they can do that is to call it in to our Consumer Complaint Coordinators."
The founder of Greenies announced plans to enlarge and expand language on the packaging -- the label will remind buyers to match the treats based on the size of the dog. It also will alert owners to monitor their pets when feeding Greenies to ensure the animals are not "gulping" the treat.
Source-DVM News
S&M NuTec plans to change the label of the nation's top selling canine dental treat Greenies in response to media reports that at least 13 dogs have died from complications tied to ingestion of the product.
As of March 1, FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) confirmed 35 complaints involving 34 dogs and one cat, prompting a regulatory investigation, says Linda Grassie, director of CVM's communications staff. Accofrding to the reports, the product fails to break down and can become lodged in the dog's esophagus or intestine. Although the agency did not order the label change -- which S&M NuTec terms a clarification -- its inquiry into adverse reactions has driven a call for additional cases.
"We're looking for people to let us know if they have had problems with Greenies," Grassie says, "The way they can do that is to call it in to our Consumer Complaint Coordinators."
The founder of Greenies announced plans to enlarge and expand language on the packaging -- the label will remind buyers to match the treats based on the size of the dog. It also will alert owners to monitor their pets when feeding Greenies to ensure the animals are not "gulping" the treat.
Source-DVM News
..........Traci