Dental bones and Greenies

csrichie · 09-14-2005, 01:33 PM

Since my mom is away most of the times, there isnt too much bones stocked for my dog. I go to the pet store and buys dental bones and greenies.

However i noticed on the dental bones (smallest ones) it says recommended for dogs 11 pounds and over. my chi is only 6 pounds. what is it so bad about them that they put this limit?

I also brought greenies for my chi, it seems alot smaller than the dental bone (around 10 cm long and 2 cm thick), she chew it up in 30 min, but are they enough for cleaning my chis teeth and is there any health problems with greenies?

She eats nutro small bites dry food.

Fran27 · 09-15-2005, 07:44 AM

I've heard too many horror stories of greenie bits getting stuck in the dog's intestines to buy any more of them. But it depends a lot on whether your dog really chews them or not, I know I'm not taking the risk personally. They do not disolve in their stomach.

bigdoglover · 09-15-2005, 08:03 AM

you can get a Nylabone...they last much longer and clean teeth, as well. they don't break off in chunks, so no real risk in choking or getting stuck somewhere else

Jamilupine · 09-15-2005, 11:17 AM

I've also found a greenies like chew made by Nylabone. They don't last as long as Nylabones, but don't break off in chunks either and my dog likes them more than regular nylabones. Also, they are recommended for all sizes and ages of dogs, unlike greenies. I do take them away once they become small enough to be a choking hazard.

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csrichie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 56 Rep Power: 64	Dental bones and Greenies Since my mom is away most of the times, there isnt too much bones stocked for my dog. I go to the pet store and buys dental bones and greenies. However i noticed on the dental bones (smallest ones) it says recommended for dogs 11 pounds and over. my chi is only 6 pounds. what is it so bad about them that they put this limit? I also brought greenies for my chi, it seems alot smaller than the dental bone (around 10 cm long and 2 cm thick), she chew it up in 30 min, but are they enough for cleaning my chis teeth and is there any health problems with greenies? She eats nutro small bites dry food.
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09-15-2005, 07:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fran27 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	I've heard too many horror stories of greenie bits getting stuck in the dog's intestines to buy any more of them. But it depends a lot on whether your dog really chews them or not, I know I'm not taking the risk personally. They do not disolve in their stomach.
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bigdoglover Giant Schnauzers Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West-Central Illinois Posts: 3,624 Rep Power: 177	you can get a Nylabone...they last much longer and clean teeth, as well. they don't break off in chunks, so no real risk in choking or getting stuck somewhere else
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Jamilupine We Graduated! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 547 Rep Power: 72	I've also found a greenies like chew made by Nylabone. They don't last as long as Nylabones, but don't break off in chunks either and my dog likes them more than regular nylabones. Also, they are recommended for all sizes and ages of dogs, unlike greenies. I do take them away once they become small enough to be a choking hazard.
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