8’s On Your Side with an alert about a popular pet treat. At least 13 dogs have died after being fed “Greenies.”

The treat is designed to freshen a dog’s breath and clean its teeth. However, some veterinarians say the treats can become lodged in a dog’s esophagus or intestine.

“Greenies” is the number-one selling dog treat in the country.

“I’m mad that their packaging states that the product is 100 percent edible, highly digestible and veterinarian approved, yet our dog died of it,” says Mike Eastwood.

“Our product is safe. It is used everyday by thousands of dogs, millions a week and it is basically a very safe product,” says S & M Nutec founder Joe Roetheli.

The company that makes “Greenies” recommends owners buy the appropriate size chew for their dogs and to check that their dogs chew the treats properly.

There are no plans to pull “Greenies” from store shelves.

via www.wroctv.com