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Is it safe for my 35lb dog to eat petite Greenies for 5-15lb dogs?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 6 months and 19 days old | 20 lbs

Is it ok to give my 35lb dachshund-pitbull mix the petite greenies? Says intended for 5-15lb dogs. I got them as a gift when he was a puppy but obviously couldn’t give it to him then and he has not outgrown them!

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Laura Johnson VMD

Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 5th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Greenies have a risk of causing esophageal foreign bodies. I recommend following the size recommendations to be safe. Unless you can break them in to bite size pieces. I would worry if he would try to swallow the greenie whole. If he chews them slowly then try one and watch him closely.

I hope this helps!
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