GREENIES® PILL POCKETS® Canine Treats

GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats are healthy treats with a patented pocket designed by veterinarians to conceal most medications and supplements commonly prescribed for dogs.

GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats come in Tablet and Capsule sizes that have approximately 30 treats (Beef and Chicken formulas) and 25 treats (Roasted Duck & Pea formula), respectively.

GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats come in two sizes: Tablet and Capsule.

GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats have a 12 month shelf expiration date on each pack. We preserve the product for freshness and flush each package with nitrogen to prevent oxidation. Nitrogen is an inert gas and is widely used to preserve the product freshness, including those for human consumption as well as for pets.

Product may still be useable up to six months after the expiration date of an unopened package. However, the pocket may not be as soft and pliable as the product within the expiration date.

No. GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats are stable at room temperature. We do not recommend refrigeration as the product may absorb some of the smells associated with table food.

Yes, but like any other fresh meat-based product, freezing will impact the taste and texture slightly and may result in an unacceptable defect called "freezer burn." If your dog is finicky, it may be better to keep them fresh and make that extra trip to your favorite retailer of GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats.

Independent third-party test results document that 95% of dogs successfully take their medications in GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats. In our testing, the dogs were in-clinic or in-shelter dogs so your experience at home may be somewhat better since your dog is in a familiar setting at home. Frequent treating can only increase your success rate.

No. We take great pride in the ingredients we use and everywhere possible we use natural ingredients. Potassium sorbate (mold inhibitor) and methylcellulose (texturizer) are not considered “natural” ingredients by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Additionally, vitamins often do not have viable “natural” options either. But we are searching for natural ingredient solutions that perform the same functionality.

GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats are highly palatable and seal the capsule or tablet tightly to hide the smell of medicine. However, be certain not to touch the GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats with the hand that has come in contact with the medication as your dog is likely to smell the residue and reject both the medicine and the GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treat. Some dogs swallow whole and some will chew a few times before swallowing.

GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats are formulated to assist in the lubrication of the throat allowing the medicine and GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats to enter the stomach as soon as it is eaten resulting in quicker absorption of the medication.

Several reasons: 1) GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats are a healthier alternative to the commonly used human foods, containing fewer calories and less fat and sodium. Capsule sized GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats have approximately 24 calories while a spoon of peanut butter has 85 calories and a slice of cheese has 80 calories; 2) Using GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats discourage begging. Feeding table food to your dog will encourage begging when he or she sees the same food that you are eating at a later time; 3) Dogs love GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats. Even finicky dogs will gobble them right down. With human food, a finicky dog will generally find the medicine in the food because they smell it as you are feeding it to them.

If a dog has food allergies, it would likely be to common proteins like beef, chicken, or dairy. Food allergies in animals are primarily due to proteins and generally the meat proteins. However, your dog could have allergies to other sources of proteins such as wheat, corn, or rice as these are also ingredients. GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Allergy Formula treats are made with duck, a unique protein that does not commonly cause allergic reactions, and contain pea, a carbohydrate that is easy for dogs to digest.

For the size of the medication. GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats come in two sizes: a larger size that fits most Capsules and a smaller size that fits most Tablets.

Veterinarians are very careful not to prescribe medication that is too big for your dog. Many medications are scored so they can be broken in half. If you have a small dog and the medication that doesn’t fit inside the GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treat, break the medication in half and use two GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats.

Never try to break a capsule. If you have a capsule that is too big for the Capsule sized GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats, ask your veterinarian for a possible tablet substitute. Or use two Tablet sized GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats to cover the capsule before feeding it to your dog.

Using the fingers that DID NOT TOUCH the medicine, squeeze the GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats shut, sealing in the smell. By not touching the GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats with the hand that held the medication, you prevent the transfer of medicine smell or taste. Feed to your dog.

Periodically “treat” your dog with GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats without medication. When it is necessary to give the medication, your dog will think it’s a treat and take it enthusiastically.

Yes. But you may find this difficult and potentially messy to do. GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats are air tight when properly sealed. Never fill the GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats to the top with liquid since it will need room to close. If the amount of liquid medication exceeds the size of your GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® Canine Treats, ask your veterinarian about where to buy and how to use a liquid syringe.