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Why would the well-known inventor of GREENIES™ return to the treat market after selling to MARS? Curious, we asked veterinary-publishing veteran and podcast host-for-hire Brendan Howard to interview Joe Roetheli, PhD, to find out and learn about Yummy Combs® dog treats. The result is the podcast linked here.
Two things are clear. Roetheli’s new Yummy Combs® were created to function differently than most treats, radically reducing starch content and engineered to extend the chewing time with dental benefits for dogs, according to the company.”
Source: Brendan Howard, Podbean, August 15, 2023. <Link> (16:26)
NOTE: Learn more about Yummy Combs® here <Link>. The treats are available in five weight class sizes.
Yummy Combs® are to be given one treat per day. They are formulated for adult dogs only with glucosamine and chondroitin; feeding more than one treat per day would exceed the recommended AAFCO requirement. The company recommends reducing a dog’s kibble by 10 percent to prevent overfeeding.” – Yummy Combs® FAQs
INSIGHTS: Roetheli shares the efforts to reduce the risk of choking, which included help from Jan Bellows, DVM, DIPL, AVDC, ABVP, as well as work to avoid gum damage and focus on protein as a more acceptable source of Kcals.
!! We also extend kudos to the Roethelis for their efforts with the non-profit Lil’ Red Foundation <Link>. Its mission is to inspire and empower people to use their talents for the betterment of themselves and others.