Greenies for Dogs Product Information
Greenies® for Dogs
Cleans your dog's breath while it cleans its teeth!
Greenies
Greenies satisfy your dog's natural desire to chew. The consistency/ingredients have been shown to help reduce odors, control dental tartar (calculus), strengthen gums and diminish oral bacteria.
Some chew products contain other inert materials which are not digestible. All ingredients in Greenies the original smart-treat are highly digestible and, except for the palatability enhancer, are used in human food products.
Greenies prevent buildup of dental calculus, are exceptionally palatable, highly digestible and improve digestibility of other foods.
Dental Calculus
A leading dental research group found that giving dogs only one Greenies daily almost totally prevented dental calculus accumulation. On a scale of 0 for no calculus accumulation to 45 for heavy calculus buildup, the dogs given one Greenies daily scored an average of 3.3 compared to 26 when Greenies were not given. Statistically, this is a highly significant (<0.0001) decrease in calculus accumulation. Greenies dental attributes were developed primarily as a maintenance program for a dogs' teeth following cleaning by a veterinarian.
Palatability
A study conducted by a leading nationally-know, highly respected, independent third-party testing research kennel, proved that most dogs prefer Greenies. When given a choice, 70% of dogs in the study preferred Greenies to a leading commercial chew treat. All dogs - 100% - preferred Greenies to a leading rawhide chew treat.
Digestibility
The same nationally-know lab also found that in addition to Greenies being highly digestible, feeding Greenies with other foods actually increases digestibility of those foods. Their research showed a blend of just 10% Greenies and 90% dry food increases protein digestibility in the food from 78.1% to 85.5% - a 10% increase. Digestibility of fat, calories, dry matter also increased. This ensures that your pet obtains maximum nutrition from its diet; in fact, your dog can obtain the same level of nutrition from less dry dog food when Greenies provided, so we recommend that you decrease the amount of dog food provided by 5-10%.
Formulated With
- Processed wheat product base with 52% protein - twice what is present in most dog foods
- Chlorophyll
- Ingredients to reduce tartar buildup on teeth and enhance healthy gums
- Ingredients to freshen breath, control oral bacteria and reduce "doggie" odors
- Ingredients to supplement your dog's diet with nutritious protein
- Palatability enhancer for your dog's "taste buds" and enjoyment
Choose the Right Size Greenies for Your Dog:
Greenies Jumbo for dogs weighing 100 + pounds
Greenies Large for dogs weighing 50 - 100 pounds
Greenies Regular for dogs weighing 20- 50 pounds
Greenies Petite for dogs weighing 10 - 20 pounds
Greenies Lil' Bits for dogs weighing under 10 pounds and all dogs under 6 months old
Greenies® Feeding Directions
Greenies® are recommended for dogs over 6 months of age and over 10 pounds (Consider Greenies® Lil’ Bits™ for toy breeds, puppies and dogs known to “gulp”). Feed the correct size Greenies® for your dog’s weight 1-2 times daily as a treat. Greenies® are not intended to be complete and balanced and therefore should not constitute more than 25% of your dog’s diet. A greenish color in the dog’s stool is a normal and harmless result of consuming chlorophyll, a key ingredient and natural breath freshener. As with any treat, always offer water after feeding.
CAUTION
As with any edible product, monitor your dog to ensure the treat is adequately chewed. Gulping any item can be harmful or even fatal to a dog.
Greenies® Lil' Bits™ Feeding Directions
Greenies® Lil’ Bits™ are recommended for puppies less than 6 months old, toy breeds, dogs weighing less than 10 pounds, dogs who have difficulty chewing or dogs known to “gulp” food or treats.
Lil’ Bits™ can also be used to encourage food consumption by sprinkling on top of your dog’s dry dog food. Feed Lil’ Bits™ 1-2 times daily as a treat. Normal serving size is one teaspoon per 3 pounds of body weight (one tablespoon per 9 pounds). Greenies® Lil’ Bits™ are not intended to be complete and balanced and should not constitute more than 25% of your dog’s diet. A greenish color in the dog’s stool is a normal and harmless result of consuming chlorophyll, a key ingredient and natural breath freshener. As with any treat, always offer water after feeding. If obesity is a concern, reduce food intake.
CAUTION
As with any edible product, monitor your dog to ensure the treat is adequately chewed. Gulping any item can be harmful or even fatal to a dog.
Greenies® Lil' Bits™ for Pocket Pets Feeding Directions
Greenies® Lil’ Bits™ for Pocket Pets are a nutritious and tasty treat, ideal for full grown pocket pets such as gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rabbits and rats. Feed Greenies® Lil' Bits™ for Pocket Pets 1 - 2 times daily as a treat. Normal serving size is one teaspoon per 3 pounds of body weight. For small pets, begin with these guidelines (based upon adult weight and size):
Ferrets - 1/2 teaspoon per 1½ pounds of body weight
Rats - 1/4 teaspoon per day
Guinea Pigs - 1/2 teaspoon per day
Hamsters, Gerbils - 1/8 teaspoon per day
Rabbits - 1 teaspoon per three pounds of body weight
Mice - 2 - 3 bits per day
Greenies® Lil' Bits™ for Pocket Pets is not intended to be a complete and balanced and should not constitute more than 25% of your pet's diet. As with any treat, always offer water after feeding.
Greenies Contain
No Plastic!
No Inert Ingredients!
No Added Preservatives!
No Artificial Colors!
No Added Sodium Chloride!
No Added Sugar!
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein not less than .................................52%
Crude Fat no less than ........................................4%
Crude Fiber not more than ...................................5%
Moisture not more than .......................................12%
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Greenies Are:
A Chew, A Treat
Highly Nutritious
Proven Effective in Preventing
Buildup of Dental Tartar
Formulated with Ingredients to Diminish
Odors & Bacteria Plus
Strengthen Gums and hence extend the life of your dog!
Ingredients
Processed wheat gluten, glycerin, natural flavor, powdered cellulose fiber, monosodium phosphate, monoglycerides of edible fatty acids, magnesium stearate and chlorophyll. No artificial coloring added. No preservatives, and no plastics or other inert ingredients. Product appearance and color may vary due to natural ingredients. All ingredients are used in human food product.
Greenies the original smart-treat
Cleans Teeth and Freshens Breath
NO Grease Spots Left Behind
NO Crumbs!
Greenies help satisfy your dog's natural desire to chew, for your dog's enjoyment and welfare; and frees you of daily brushing of your dogs teeth!
Greenies are TOTALLY EDIBLE
Except for the Palatability (Taste) Enhancer which is made specifically for dogs, all other ingredients are natural, human food-grade material.
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