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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2006Possible problem with Greenies
CNN has a video report today that says there have been dozens of cases of life-threatening obstruction in *dogs* (including some deaths) that have been traced to partially-digested Greenies. The manufacturer denies that there is any danger, and there was no reference to cats in the report. I have never used Greenies for my cats, and this report is so new that it is entirely possible that it is incorrect. However, I thought I would relay the information to those of you who might be using the product. I would certainly prefer to err on the side of caution. MaryL > CNN has a video report today that says there have been dozens of cases of > life-threatening obstruction in *dogs* (including some deaths) that have [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > MaryL Here is a link to the print version of CNN's report. Their video reports often remain online for only a short time. http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/02/14/dangerous.dogtreat/index.html MaryL I was giving Tigger greenies and she loved them (Tank did not) but I stopped when she threw up a whole bunch of them. She has a tendency to gobble her treats and not chew them very well. I would not give my cats Greenies. The stories about dogs have been devastating. Why take a chance? -- Barb Of course I don't look busy, I did it right the first time. The cat greenies are very different from the dog greenies. The cat ones are like Pounce or similar treats. The easily break up. Dog greenies on the other hand look like plastic to me. They can be chewed but they can also be broken up by biting and the problem is when the dog swallows the large pieces.  SignatureLarry - Owned by ten cats > CNN has a video report today that says there have been dozens of cases of > life-threatening obstruction in *dogs* (including some deaths) that have [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > the information to those of you who might be using the product. I would > certainly prefer to err on the side of caution. This particular report may be new but problems with Greenies have been around for years. SignatureToni http://www.irish-wolfhounds.com The problem with Greenies is that they don't break down well at all. I would not use them for dogs, or cats. |
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