Greenies Hip & Joint Care Teenie Dental Dog Treats
Greenies Hip & Joint Care Treats are beloved by dogs and may help with joint issues.
These chews are highly controversial. While some dogs love them, many owners report severe issues like diarrhea and dangerous splintering. The messiness is a major drawback.
Splintering can cause injury.
Can cause diarrhea.
Many dogs enjoy the taste of these chews.
Made from a single ingredient, which is a plus for some owners.
The 6-inch size is considered perfect for medium-sized dogs.
These chews create a significant mess.
Caused diarrhea in some dogs.
The chews splinter into sharp pieces, posing a risk of injury.
Factors: dog size, chewing strength
No, they are not recommended for small dogs due to the risk of splintering and ingestion of small pieces.
They can last from 5 minutes to over an hour, depending on the dog's size and chewing strength.
Yes, they are known to create a significant mess.
"My dog loves these but they're kind of messy."
"Gave one to my puppy, she chewed it for about 5 min and the whole thing just splintered into a bunch of sharp pieces. Luckily she didn’t seem to eat any of the pieces & I threw it out immediately! Parts were so sharp, missed a piece when throwing them away & ended up cutting my foot on it. Threw o..."
Due to the high risk of health issues and the mess they create, these chews are not recommended. Look for safer alternatives.