{"id":4423,"date":"2022-07-28T14:14:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T14:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/"},"modified":"2022-07-29T06:58:58","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T06:58:58","slug":"can-puppies-have-greenies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/","title":{"rendered":"Can puppies have greenies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#Can_puppies_have_greenies\" title=\"Can puppies have greenies?\">Can puppies have greenies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#At_what_age_can_Puppies_eat_greenies\" title=\"At what age can Puppies eat greenies?\">At what age can Puppies eat greenies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#Can_8_week_old_puppies_have_greenies\" title=\"Can 8 week old puppies have greenies?\">Can 8 week old puppies have greenies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#How_often_can_Puppies_have_greenies\" title=\"How often can Puppies have greenies?\">How often can Puppies have greenies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#Can_puppies_have_dental_treats\" title=\"Can puppies have dental treats?\">Can puppies have dental treats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#Why_are_greenies_bad_for_puppies\" title=\"Why are greenies bad for puppies?\">Why are greenies bad for puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#Why_are_greenies_not_good_for_puppies\" title=\"Why are greenies not good for puppies?\">Why are greenies not good for puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#Why_cant_puppies_have_Dentastix\" title=\"Why can\u2019t puppies have Dentastix?\">Why can\u2019t puppies have Dentastix?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#What_treats_are_good_for_puppies\" title=\"What treats are good for puppies?\">What treats are good for puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#What_is_the_best_dental_stick_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best dental stick for dogs?\">What is the best dental stick for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#How_do_you_freshen_a_puppys_breath\" title=\"How do you freshen a puppy\u2019s breath?\">How do you freshen a puppy\u2019s breath?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#Are_pill_pockets_safe_for_puppies\" title=\"Are pill pockets safe for puppies?\">Are pill pockets safe for puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#WHAT_CAN_8_week_old_puppies_chew_on\" title=\"WHAT CAN 8 week old puppies chew on?\">WHAT CAN 8 week old puppies chew on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#Are_greenies_or_Dentastix_better\" title=\"Are greenies or Dentastix better?\">Are greenies or Dentastix better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-have-greenies\/#Do_puppies_need_puppy_toothpaste\" title=\"Do puppies need puppy toothpaste?\">Do puppies need puppy toothpaste?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_puppies_have_greenies\"><\/span>Can puppies have greenies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed one GREENIES\u2122 Dental Chew per day. For puppies 6+ Months. Not suitable for dogs less than 5 lbs, or dogs less than 6 months of age. Fresh drinking water should always be available.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"at-what-age-can-puppies-eat-greenies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_can_Puppies_eat_greenies\"><\/span>At what age can Puppies eat greenies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not intended for dogs less than five pounds or under six months of age. ATTENTION: Always monitor your dog to ensure the treat is adequately chewed. As with any edible product, gulping can be harmful or even fatal to a dog.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-greenies-be-bad-for-dogs\/\">Can Greenies be bad for dogs?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-8-week-old-puppies-have-greenies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_8_week_old_puppies_have_greenies\"><\/span>Can 8 week old puppies have greenies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There isn\u2019t necessarily a minimum age for soft dental chews like Greenies. Some dogs can easily bite off large pieces of Greenies that could cause an obstruction, so you should monitor closely while he\u2019s chewing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191689\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-8-week-old-puppies-have-greenies.jpg\" alt=\"Can 8 week old puppies have greenies?\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-8-week-old-puppies-have-greenies.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-8-week-old-puppies-have-greenies-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-8-week-old-puppies-have-greenies-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-8-week-old-puppies-have-greenies-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-8-week-old-puppies-have-greenies-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-8-week-old-puppies-have-greenies-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-often-can-puppies-have-greenies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_Puppies_have_greenies\"><\/span>How often can Puppies have greenies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the best way to take care of a dog\u2019s teeth? Veterinarians recommend a dental care routine that includes daily dental brushing and oral exams at least once a year. Daily dental maintenance can be conveniently provided by feeding one GREENIES\u2122 Dental Chew once a day.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jQZvfFs4Vus\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-puppies-have-dental-treats\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_puppies_have_dental_treats\"><\/span>Can puppies have dental treats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pick dental chews that match your pet\u2019s chewing power. Only give dental chews to pets when they can be supervised. Throw away dental chews when they are too small to safely chew, or begin to break apart.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-are-greenies-bad-for-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_greenies_bad_for_puppies\"><\/span>Why are greenies bad for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, it is important to understand that dogs are consuming what they are chewing on.\u00a0 In the short term, dental chews like Greenies might effectively remove plaque and tartar from your pup\u2019s teeth. But, in the long term, they are actually contributing to the overall plaque and tartar problem.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-are-greenies-not-good-for-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_greenies_not_good_for_puppies\"><\/span>Why are greenies not good for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Veterinarians will tell you that every chew treat can carry risks for choking or causing blockages, especially for dogs that gulp their food. The very taste of Greenies \u2014 many dogs love them \u2014 may exacerbate that problem.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jQZvfFs4Vus\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-can-t-puppies-have-dentastix\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_puppies_have_Dentastix\"><\/span>Why can\u2019t puppies have Dentastix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that eat treats, such as Dentastix, that are too large may end up getting them stuck in the back of their mouth or throat and cause choking.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3RkqKo8mtgk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-treats-are-good-for-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_treats_are_good_for_puppies\"><\/span>What treats are good for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best Dog Treats: How to Choose the Right Treats for Your Dog<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our Top Pick: Soft &amp; Moist Training Dog Treats: Turkey Flavor.<\/li>\n<li>Our Top Pick: Riley\u2019s Organic Apple Dog Treats.<\/li>\n<li>Full Moon Training Treats.<\/li>\n<li>Our Top Pick: Nacho Dog Treats.<\/li>\n<li>Our Top Pick: Greenies Dental Treats.<\/li>\n<li>Himal Dog Treat Chew.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-dental-stick-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_dental_stick_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best dental stick for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 7 Best Dental Chews for Dogs in 2021, According to a Veterinarian<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Overall: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Dental Chewz at Chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Best Budget: Milk-Bone Brushing Chews Daily Dental Dog Treats at Amazon.<\/li>\n<li>Best Grain-Free:<\/li>\n<li>Best Vegetarian:<\/li>\n<li>Best for Small Dogs:<\/li>\n<li>Best for Large Dogs:<\/li>\n<li>Best for Seniors:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-freshen-a-puppy-s-breath\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_freshen_a_puppys_breath\"><\/span>How do you freshen a puppy\u2019s breath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No on likes bad puppy breath.<br \/>\nHow to Get Rid of Bad Puppy Breath<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Brush Your Puppy\u2019s Teeth. This is still the best way to keep plaque and tartar from building up.<\/li>\n<li>Use A Quality Water Additive.<\/li>\n<li>Try Dental Treats and Chew Toys.<\/li>\n<li>Give Them a Proper Diet.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Vet Regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191690\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-freshen-a-puppys-breath.jpg\" alt=\"How do you freshen a puppy\u2019s breath?\" width=\"1100\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-freshen-a-puppys-breath.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-freshen-a-puppys-breath-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-freshen-a-puppys-breath-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-freshen-a-puppys-breath-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-pill-pockets-safe-for-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pill_pockets_safe_for_puppies\"><\/span>Are pill pockets safe for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use Dog Pill Pockets<\/p>\n<p>While pill pockets for dogs might not always be the healthiest option, they offer a convenient, pet-friendly choice for many pet owners to hide and successfully administer medications to their pets, says Dr. Osborne. Pill pockets are specifically designed to be tasty and appealing to dogs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FvY1fYxKFJU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-8-week-old-puppies-chew-on\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_CAN_8_week_old_puppies_chew_on\"><\/span>WHAT CAN 8 week old puppies chew on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What\u2019s the best toy for 8 week old puppies to chew?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ice Cubes (water or soup stock)<\/li>\n<li>Nylabone Puppy Bones.<\/li>\n<li>Benebone (for tougher chewers)<\/li>\n<li>Bully sticks.<\/li>\n<li>Tendons.<\/li>\n<li>Antlers.<\/li>\n<li>Kong Puppy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"are-greenies-or-dentastix-better\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_greenies_or_Dentastix_better\"><\/span>Are greenies or Dentastix better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grain-Free Options Analysis<\/p>\n<p>Dentastix is still more affordable than Greenies but each treat does have fewer calories. Greenies have a whopping 138 calories per treat compared to the Dentastix at 97 calories.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iw8eqMRfAuM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-puppies-need-puppy-toothpaste\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_need_puppy_toothpaste\"><\/span>Do puppies need puppy toothpaste?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you get started, your puppy will need a toothbrush and some toothpaste, just like you do. Buy a specialist dog toothpaste, as they come in flavors that are more palatable to your puppy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can puppies have greenies?At what age can Puppies eat greenies?Can 8 week old puppies have greenies?How often can Puppies have greenies?Can puppies have dental treats?Why are greenies bad for puppies?Why are greenies not good for puppies?Why can\u2019t puppies have Dentastix?What treats are good for puppies?What is the best dental stick for dogs?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191688,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-puppies-have-greenies.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4423"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4423"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28979,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4423\/revisions\/28979"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191688"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}