Advancement in dental dog chews
(NC)-Scientific research--which has formerly been applied to identification processes such as retinal scans, voice recognition and fingerprinting--is changing how pet products are created.

Looking for a way to improve dental health for all dogs, a team of product developers and scientists for Greenies, in conjunction with the University of Guelph in Ontario, began to explore how this new research could be applied, for the first time, to dental-chew design.

Extensive research went into understanding the unique biological differences of dogs' mouths and jaws, as well as how different types of dogs chew and bite. These insights inspired the shape, texture and size of the first dental chew made to suit a dog's natural chewing action.

Dr. Brad Quest, a doctor of veterinary medicine in Kansas City and an on-staff veterinary consultant for Greenies, explains that the product is the result of a longstanding commitment to improving the lives of pets and their owners by helping to reduce periodontal disease.

"Traditionally, chews are designed based on size and weight of a dog, but insights from our research revealed that many other natural factors can greatly influence the effectiveness of a dental chew to better fit the jaws of all dogs for maximum health benefits."

Given just once a day, new Greenies will effectively reduce tartar build-up by 69 per cent, reduce plaque build-up and keep gums healthy.

Dr. Quest anticipates that within the next year, the new Greenies will transform the way the entire pet treat industry designs dental chews.
-June 2007 Simcoe County FOCUS News Magazine
I hope they're not TOO tasty, I know some people who would use this product...

There will be so many happy doggie teeth
If you give them this treat they will reward you



"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. --Ben Williams

Thank you Teo.
I don't have any pets, but I really love dogs.
All doggies are going to have nice shiny teeth.

Love,
Vicky

I wonder if they will have some chews for cats, except Ollie, my cat, has no teeth meow...

Sue, Lillie and Ollie

It would be nice to have teeth



At least the dogs will be happy, no more this nasty brushing of teeth.

Thank you teo.

Whatever will they think of next
I guess it will save some doggie dental bills.

Gisele

That's interesting.
Zelda my cat already chews such things that are good for her teeth and she likes them. But just one a day. It's a German product.
Dear Ollie has no teeth anymore? But she is still able to eat and surely she enjoys some fine dishes especially thought for cats in her conditions.
Evviva our pets!
Love and hugs.
Margherita

Zelda

Thank you Margherita.
Your cat is a beauty.

Ollie is actually able to eat everything without teeth, even crunchy foods. Nothing stops Ollie from eating Lilie's food if we are not there to watch out.

Sue

Here is Ollie

Hello sweet Ollie with the elegant frou frou red ribbon, you are such a beauty! And one really couldn't tell that your teeth are gone! Lilie can't tell either!
Dear Sue, I have just played with Zelda and she is satisfied after the training and getting ready for some sweet dreams. She sends a hug to Ollie and Lilie ...
Love,
Margherita
This is one of my daughter's cats, Bandit-girl:

Thank you Teo for starting this funny thread.
All these wonderful pictures make me feel sad that I do not have a pet, but at the moment it is not possible for me to have one.

Love,
yoko