FDA Investigates Dog Treat 'Greenies'

[underdog]

FDA Investigates Greenies Following KIRO 7 Investigation Wayne Havrelly

KIRO 7 Consumer Investigator POSTED: 11:54 am PST November 30, 2005 UPDATED: 9:57 am PST December 2, 2005 SEATTLE -- Federal investigators are now looking into the potentially deadly problem with a popular doggie treat, Greenies.Following the KIRO 7 Consumer Investigation into these greenies dog treats, the Food and Drug Administration says it's getting new information about alleged problems with greenies and the case is now under review.The FDA is looking into the situation to see how widespread this problem might be. If you have any information that could help FDA investigators they want to hear from you.To file a complaint with the FDA visit the FDA Web Site and file a complaint.

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[huntnma]

thanks, i just threw ours out !

[underdog]

I don't feed them to my hunting dogs, but my wife gives them to the JRT that lives in the house. I was rushed yesterday when I posted, but apparently the problem comes when a dog gulps down a big chunk of a greenie and it isn't digested and causes a bowel obstruction.

The company says they are safe if you feed the correct size for your dog and the dog chews it well. What dog chews it's food well?

I doubt that we'll be feeding any more either. Anyone know any other options for keeping dog's breath clean?

[huntnma]

i watched the clip and i still threw them away,it's not worth the risk.

[porknbeans]

I've given them to my dog, it keeps her mouth busy. I will certainly hold off giving them to her now though.

[JaredA]

When they are on sale I usually buy a bunch of these. I dunno anymore though!! I do like the fresh breath. Thats funny because when i would feed these and pick up after him (fine apartment living) I would notice pretty big parts of the greenie. Kinda gross but now it makes ya wonder. Costco bones from now on!! gotta get out that toothbrush more too.