The FDA has issued a dire warning to all dog owners this morning over trendy dog bone treats sold primarily over the holidays.
The Food and Drug Administration says it received about 68 reports of pet illnesses related to “bone treats” frequently purchased at stores. These include treats described as ham bones, pork femur bones, rib bones, and smokey knuckle bones. The FDA did not list any specific brands of dog treats in its warning.
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In total, the FDA says there have been about 90 dogs involved in the reports, and 15 dogs reportedly died after eating a bone treat. Other complications include choking, digestive tract obstruction, cuts to the mouth, vomiting diarrhea, and bleeding from the rectum. source
The FDA reminded owners that they should also avoid giving dogs chicken bones from the kitchen and be careful pets can’t get to turkey or steak bones placed in the trash.
Might be a good idea to share this post with the dog lovers in your life! Woof!