Do you give your dog Greenies? They are those green treats that supposedly are good for their teeth and breath.

If you do, be careful.

I was shocked to read this article on the dangers of Greenies on the kirotv website.

Here is an excerpt:

Berkley is the latest of several dogs Dr. Jennifer McBride has operated on after eating teeth cleaning products, mostly Greenies.

“We will see things in abdomens that will dissolve like bones and over time, they will dissolve and go away. But these are mostly indisolvable, so they tend to get stuck more often,” McBride said.

Our investigation discovered the results are sometimes fatal.

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I have never tried the Greenies or similar products, but if you do, be sure to read the article and be careful of the size and quantity that you give your dog.

I wonder if the same can be true of rawhides. I asked my vet recently, and she said rawhides are fine and are good for the dog’s teeth, but that I should be careful that she does not eat too much rawhide in a short time.

I guess moderation is best in everything.

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