Do Greenies Pose a Health Risk?

About a year ago, a warning went around saying that Greenies treats were unsafe for dogs. A television station in Seattle, Washington reported that the treats could indeed be unsafe, and told the story of three different dogs who had to undergo surgery to remove intestinal blockages caused by teeth-cleaning treats like Greenies. A total of nine people came forward to KIRO-TV to claim that their dogs had died from intestinal obstructions after eating Greenies or similar products. If you’ve never heard of Greenies and other teeth-cleaning treats, here’s the scoop: Greenies are toothbrush-shaped dog treats that are harder than … Continue reading