Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Dental Schmental

GREENIES claim to be good for my dog's dental health. For you non-dogfolk, Greenies are hard green treats in the shape of a toothbrush. How can these treats benefit Moose's K-9s when he chomps them down into two bites?  An iota of plaque may fall from one solitary tooth but no major cleaning takes place. Perhaps dogs of more petite stature than Moose savor these "healthy" treats long enough to ward off tarter.  I felt duped when I handed him one (after he sat like a GOOD BOY) last night.  I am such a sucker for marketing ploys. 


I once heard that any business targeted towards baby boomers or pets has a better chance of success today than most other new businesses.  I can't give you a source or stats and percentages or charts or data...I just heard it.  I believe it, too.  You all know by now that I am crazy in love with Moose.  If I had the means, I would shower this dude with new goodies everyday. I am such an emotional consumer...it's dangerous!
Okay, so I bought the generic "Freshies" in the shape of a bone...same diff.

6 comments:

  1. By the way, I totally love Lilli, too!

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  2. Greenies have been taken off the rack at many vet offices do to them causing digestive issues in many dogs...FYI

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  3. Yeah. Don't feed greenies. I've seen too many dogs with blockages from them that actually need surgery to remove. Put a greenie in a cup of water and watch how much it expands... that is what happens in your dog's stomach. Try high-quality bully sticks (not the crap they sell at Meijer). Yes, they are bull penis, but they are totally digestible and good for their teeth.

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  4. Oh dear me! Thank you for the heads up.

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  5. I won't give them to Betty. Toby had them once and I had projectile cleanup in the living room.

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  6. Well, folks. Moose just went to the vet and guess what she recommended he eat??? Yep, GREENIES!

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