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MrEkoMom · 12-20-2005, 10:19 AM

Hi Everyone! I am new on this forum. I just got my baby, Mr. Eko (pronounced echo) 2 and a half weeks ago. He is a cute little rascal! I have found so much useful advice and encouragement from this forum! THANKS!
One of the things i read is that some people give their dogs greenies as an alternative to brushing their teeth. I didn't know what Greenies are so I did a google search and I found this article:
http://www.newsday.com/news/columnis...ews-columnists

Hopefully you can go to the website and read the article, it says that some vets think that Greenies are harmful to dogs, especially small dogs, because they are not easily digestible and can cause problems in their stomach and intestines.
I don't think I want to take that risk with Mr Eko- I'd rather give regular tooth brushing a try.
Just a heads up for everyone.

Mydogkelsey · 12-20-2005, 10:41 AM

Welcome to YT and thanks for the advice! There have been a lot of threads on this subject...there are some people who swear by them and others like myself who have heard bad things about them...so I've stayed far away from them. T4p!

livingdustmops · 12-20-2005, 10:41 AM

Hey Ann Arbor, welcome to YT. I grew up in Michigan and loved the Art Fair. Wish I could fly home every year to go to it.

You will love this website and all the great information you will find on it.

We have posted numerous articles on Greenies and if you would like to read all of them you go go to the search box and type in Greenies. You will learn more than you want to.

Again, Welcome...

12-20-2005, 10:19 AM	#1
MrEkoMom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ann arbor michigan Posts: 1	Greenies- Interesting & Important Article Hi Everyone! I am new on this forum. I just got my baby, Mr. Eko (pronounced echo) 2 and a half weeks ago. He is a cute little rascal! I have found so much useful advice and encouragement from this forum! THANKS! One of the things i read is that some people give their dogs greenies as an alternative to brushing their teeth. I didn't know what Greenies are so I did a google search and I found this article: http://www.newsday.com/news/columnis...ews-columnists Hopefully you can go to the website and read the article, it says that some vets think that Greenies are harmful to dogs, especially small dogs, because they are not easily digestible and can cause problems in their stomach and intestines. I don't think I want to take that risk with Mr Eko- I'd rather give regular tooth brushing a try. Just a heads up for everyone.

12-20-2005, 10:41 AM	#2
Mydogkelsey YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,133	Welcome to YT and thanks for the advice! There have been a lot of threads on this subject...there are some people who swear by them and others like myself who have heard bad things about them...so I've stayed far away from them. T4p! __________________ R.I.P. Amy girl 01/06/06

12-20-2005, 10:41 AM	#3
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Hey Ann Arbor, welcome to YT. I grew up in Michigan and loved the Art Fair. Wish I could fly home every year to go to it. You will love this website and all the great information you will find on it. We have posted numerous articles on Greenies and if you would like to read all of them you go go to the search box and type in Greenies. You will learn more than you want to. Again, Welcome... __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!