Do these dental treats actually make your dogs teeth any cleaner? My dog is 50 lbs and will likely finish these quickly.
1241814
i have a 2yr old cocker at 40lbs i feed him 2 treats a week it's designed to scrape the tartar off the dog teeth.guess it works but nothings better than the old toothbrush i think there a great product
1241815
i have a 2yr old cocker at 40lbs i feed him 2 treats a week it's designed to scrape the tartar off the dog teeth.guess it works but nothings better than the old toothbrushi think there a great product
1241816
It will probably make his breath fresher. I do believe it works. I have a dog 16lbs. and it made him throw up but before it happened his breath was great. It states on the box not for dogs under 20lbs. yet it's for small to medium dogs. Sure is easier than brushing his teeth. Give it a try but don't overdue it.
1241817
My dog only ate 1 because it made him so sick. The 3 balled up pieces bounced across my hardwood floor when he vomited. I'd rather brush my dog's teeth than give him these.
1241818
I don't think any dog treats make up for proper dental care. If your dog won't allow you to brush and scale their teeth you should check out Leba III (on Amazon) as an alternative, it has a good track record for reducing plaque build up.
337480
No, they are hard and crunchy (they are hard to the touch and sound crunchy when she's eating them), which is probably one way they clean the teeth. There are some soft treats out there but not Greenies.
266928
I think so. My dog needs a bit of coaxing to start chewing on these. But once she starts she finishes it!
1985375
I haven't noticed any difference, but I have a large dog that is a heavy chewer and she makes short work of them--gone in 20 minutes. Don't know how old your puppy is--could she be teething and have sore gums?
455809
Frankly, I think that any of the flavors might leave a visible stain on the carpet, depending in part on your dogs' chewing habit. One of my dogs tends to chew pretty neatly, picking up the smaller pieces pretty quickly. The other is a slob, chewing and drooling out saliva that matches the color of the treat - and that would stain anything. What I did is taught her to enjoy her treats to her hearts content - as long as she has a hand-towel under her to catch the bits and slobber. When she's done, I just throw the towel in with the wash, no worries. Works well for all kinds of treats too (cow hooves, kongs stuff with PB, etc.). Frankly, I think that any of the flavors might leave a visible stain on the carpet, depending in part on your dogs' chewing habit. One of my dogs tends to chew pretty neatly, picking up the smaller pieces pretty quickly. The other is a slob, chewing and drooling out saliva that matches the color of the treat - and that would stain anything. What I did is taught her to enjoy her treats to her hearts content - as long as she has a hand-towel under her to catch the bits and slobber. When she's done, I just throw the towel in with the wash, no worries. Works well for all kinds of treats too... » Read More Frankly, I think that any of the flavors might leave a visible stain on the carpet, depending in part on your dogs' chewing habit. One of my dogs tends to chew pretty neatly, picking up the smaller pieces pretty quickly. The other is a slob, chewing and drooling out saliva that matches the color of the treat - and that would stain anything. What I did is taught her to enjoy her treats to her hearts content - as long as she has a hand-towel under her to catch the bits and slobber. When she's done, I just throw the towel in with the wash, no worries. Works well for all kinds of treats too (cow hooves, kongs stuff with PB, etc.). « Show Less
47956
Too funny, but my dog just thinks they are another treat, although they do not work so great on him. Hope that helps.
1758434
I would get the X-Large for an 80 lb dog. My 32lb dog chews them quickly because they are soft and thin. They do help to keep the dogs teeth clean.
1420011
They are great for small dogs, can't tell you how they work on large dogs teeth. Our dogs are 7 and 10 lbs. No bad breath at all. They get one greenie each right before bedtime and then no other food or snacks till morning. Teeth are very white.
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They are various sizes and thicknesses; you could probably cut some with a good pair of scissors but certainly with a good pair of kitchen shears. Why get the large ones and cut them in half when they come in smaller sizes as well? My dog loves them and has not had to have a dental cleaning. I will continue to buy them!
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I think they have added chlorhexidine, which kills plaque bacteria, but I would stay away from the premium ones. They used to be larger and thicker. now they are smaller and thin to the point that my dog swallows them whole after a couple of chews. I returned my last order because I was afraid my dog would choke
1982524
I would say Yes. My grown dog loves them too. But my neighbor just got a smaller dog (pup) and I actually gave them a bag, because I noticed that while I was holding it, he was constantly trying to chew on my hand with those little sharp teeth, so I thought a bag of those would be perfect for the puppy to chew on and not choke. But, as I have had many puppies and dogs, I always watch them when they are chewing on onesomething until they are finished. I never leave a pet alone with a chew bone.
1583518
I would say consult with your vet about which treat would be best for your dog since they've had teeth pulled, the treats are hard might not be a good idea but like said before ask vet is the safest bet.
1758427
I buy these for two mini schnauzers, 15 & 18 lbs. The 15 lb. female goes through one of them in an hour. The 18 lb. male just chews one until the flavor goes away. From chewing, they become quite gummy and they aren't nearly as thick a chew as they used to be. Out of the 30 in the bag, maybe 10 are heavy duty chews like I want them to have and the other 20 are quite flimsy. I don't think I could recommend them for a larger dog and am not certain that I will even order again for our two little ones. Hope this helps.
1847845
My dog licks them. The paws arent soaked after and it dries quickly anyway. No problems yet.
61220
Nope...I just smash them for my boy cuz he is missing alot of teeth, but I see the do make soft chews probably like a heartworm pill, but they cost more...I see they do sell the soft chews..dont know if on amazon
253860
Our "puppy" is almost 14 years old and though I have brushed her teeth daily since she was a baby she has lost several as teeth problems are common for her breed. I do think this has helped some what but at her age it is not a miracle cure. She does like the taste though :)
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They are kinda easy to chew, I would think they would have the same nutrition as soaked. They do get stuck in your teeth though.