Washington cbs 58 the fda is issuing a warning to dog owners saying we may want to reconsider giving our four legged friends bone treats the fda says they ve received about 68 reports o.
Bone treats for dogs warning.
Even though most people are aware not to feed their dog cooked bones many pet parents don t know about are the dangers associated with commercial brand of bone treats described as ham bones pork femur bones rib bones and smokey knuckle bones.
Update commercial bone treats can be hazardous to a dog s health the food and drug administration has warned and sometimes they can even be lethal.
For years we have fed our pooches raw or cooked bones and have delighted in seeing them enjoy every bit of it.
15 dogs have died and at least 90 dogs have become ill the fda reports reflect a.
The fda says that it has received at least 68 reports of pet illnesses involving bone treats.
If you re looking for treats to give to your dog you may want to think twice about bone treats the fda says it has received about 68 reports of pet illnesses and even deaths related to bone.
In fact rewarding our dogs with bone treats can have deadly consequences.
Food and drug administration has issued a warning for dog owners to avoid giving their pets bone treats which may be available in stores.
The agency updated its website this month.
Fda issues warning about bone treats for dogs sadly 15 dogs have died so far.
Today the fda issued a warning concerning certain store bought dog bone treats.
28 2017 the fda is warning dog owners not to feed their pets chew treats sold as bone treats after 90 dogs got sick after eating them including 15 dogs that died.
Bones have always been a dog s all time favorite treat.
However while most media outlets have been reporting on the anti bone treat decree like it s brand new the fda has had the warning up since at least 2010 based.
After receiving multiple complaints from dog owners the fda issued a warning against giving packaged bones and bone treats to dogs this holiday season.