Greenies Dental Dog Treats

Dad

I got this for you. What's your initial read?

Boldo

It's a treat that claims to clean teeth. I've seen this trick before. But it smells like... something. Not meat, but not nothing.

Dad

Let's talk smells. That always comes first with you.

Boldo

It smells like a grassy field that a cow visited briefly. Not offensive, but where's the chicken? The cat is staring at me from the counter. She never stares unless she wants something. I hate when she does that.

Dad

You've been weirdly quiet about this one. What's going on?

Boldo

I'm trying to decide if I like it. It has a texture I haven't encountered. Hard but yields. And it takes a while to eat. I appreciate that. But I suspect there's a catch. Also, I forgot to mention: I want a treat. Now. Not this one, the ones from the jar.

Dad

Does it matter that the cat seems indifferent to it?

Boldo

The cat is indifferent to most things that don't involve laser pointers. But if she doesn't want it, that means it's either not food or it's food she thinks is beneath her. That makes me suspicious. However, I did eat it and my teeth feel... cleaner? I won't say it out loud, but there's something to it.

Dad

Give me a rating. One through five. You know what the poos mean.

Boldo

Four poos. I did not expect to like this. But I finished the whole tube. Just don't expect me to thank you. And next time, maybe throw in a real chicken treat. I'll allow it.