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Friday, November 25, 2005 5:20 PM
Greenies Dog Treats Pose Problems For Some Dogs
(Schenectady) — Imagine...you think you're giving your dog an all natural treat and then you end up rushing him to the vet for emergency surgery. Mary Jarvis is a Vet Tech at the Guilderland Animal Hospital. She almost lost her own sweet Bull Terrior Harry, to this product which prides itself on being made of all natural ingredients and claims to freshen dog's breath. If you get a magnifying glass and read the tiny print on the package, you will find a disclaimer suggesting that Greenies are best suited for small dogs that will chew on them rather then larger dogs that are more likely to chomp and swallow. But most dog owners don't see the fine print and are unaware of the danger that Greenies may cause. An X-ray revealed that a Greenie was lodged in poor Harry's esophagus making it impossible for him to breath. An emergency veternarian was forced to perform surgery right away to try to save Harry's life. Dr. Michael Casler, a vet for the Guilderland Animal Hospital, still sells Greenies, but he told CBS-6 that he is very selective and recommends that Greenies be given under the supervision of the pet owner. Harry has since recovered well from surgery.
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