These are the ones that are similar to greenies. I've never used
them. They are being pulled. The rest seem to be fine. Just thought
ya'lled like to know.
Chris (& Bear)
PURLEYPETS.COM
Nylabone Warning
>From a Seattle news station investigation
Is your dog biting off more than he can chew?
The KING 5 Investigators have learned of a troubling pattern among one
of the
most popular dog chews on Seattle area store shelves.
One of the most trusted names in dog chews is Nylabone. For 40 years
they've
made some of the most popular dog chews.
But there is growing evidence that some of their product lines - like
one made
from a gummy material - could be harmful, even fatal, to your dog.
At the Renton veterinary hospital she manages, Gail Scott has declared
some chew
toys off-limits. "I gave this one - one similar to this - to my own
dog," she
said, holding up a Nylabone. Now added to her list is the Nylabone "plaque
attacker," the kind that she gave to her Doberman Sting.
"He had broken the whole end off and it was going down this throat. But I
retrieved it quickly and of course took it away from him," Scott said.
"Had it
been swallowed, probably within days, this could have been lodged
somewhere in
the intestinal tract and probably had to be retrieved surgically."
But even surgery couldn't save Timber. It was only after the champion
Alaskan
malamute died in Virginia that a vet discovered a chunk of plaque attacker
lodged in his stomach.
In Texas, the same fate was in store for Rambo, a little poodle.
The vet retrieved two pieces of what appeared to be Nylabone products,
after
Rambo's agonizing death. "What really got me is when the vet told me he
screamed, and then died," said Harvey Hannah, Rambo's owner. Virginia
attorney
Debra Corcoran said she's uncovered more than a hundred cases where
dogs may
have been injured or killed after swallowing Nylabone products.
She blames the company's line of flexible chew toys. They're marketed
under
names like Gumma-Bone and Plaque Attacker.
Some vets say they're made of an indigestible material, and plaque
attacker has
a knobby surface that can lodge in the digestive tract.
"This is a gas pocket in the stomach outlined here," Rambo's vet said,
pointing to an X-ray.
Rambo's x-ray highlights another problem. Nylabones don't show up on
X-rays, so
vets, like Rambo's can't tell what's making the dog sick.
"When it hung up - the intestine keeps moving - so it kind of knotted
up like an
accordion," the vet said.
The KING 5 Investigators have obtained a half dozen letters Nylabone
sent to
customers whose dogs were injured. The company calls the cases "...most
unusual..." or an "...isolated incident..."
In a letter to KING 5, Nylabone said "...the Plaque Attacker (registered
trademark) is safe ... however, all polymer dog chews, regardless of
manufacturer, can present problems when they are inappropriate in size
or have
become old and worn."
In Timber's case, Nylabone settled for an undisclosed dollar amount
the day of
trial.
Attorney Debra Corcoran is now preparing a class-action lawsuit, but
some people
who've lost their pets want quicker action from Nylabone, whose
products can be
found in pet shops just about anywhere.
"Take it off the market - or at least change your packaging and put on
warning labels," asked Harvey Hannah, Rambo's owner.
Late this week - that's exactly what's happened. Nylabone sent KING 5 this
letter saying that after ten years on store shelves it's pulling the
Plaque
Attacker.
The company says it will replace Plaque Attacker with "...a new, improved
product shortly."
But it won't say how soon - or exactly what changes will be made. We'll be
watching for it - and we'll let you know how it compares.
The following is the text of the letter sent by Nylabone to the KING5
Investigators:
Nylabone products, a division of T.F.H. Publications, announced that it is
replacing its Plaque Attacker line of dental dog bones.
"When used properly, the ASPCA approved Plaque Attacker Bones are a
safe and
effective aide in reducing problems associated with periodontal disease in
dogs," said Glen Axelrod, President and C.E.O. of T.F.H. Publications.
"However,
all polyurethane dental dog bones, regardless of manufacturer, can present
problems when they are inappropriate in size and have become old and
worn."
The Plaque Attacker line of dental dog bones included the four sizes of
Dental Bones made from polyurethane plastic which were introduced in
the early
1990's. The produce is designed to massage a dog's teeth and gums through
specially designed dental tips on a traditional dog bone shape to
prevent canine
periodontal disease. When improperly monitored during use, the bones
can become
frayed and worn, with
the possibility of large pieces being bitten off and becoming lodged
in a dog's
intestinal tract.
"We are highly committed to pet safety and, while a typical small
piece of the
product will normally pass through a dog harmlessly, we take any amount of
customer concern seriously. As such, we are discontinuing and removing
all four
sizes of our Bones in the Plaque Attacker line from stores and will
introduce a
new, improved product shortly. We will continue to work very closely
with our
veterinarian experts and the ASPCA to define, circulate and publish
guidelines
for the proper use of polyurethane dental pet products industry wide,"
said
Axelrod.
Nylabone Products, a division of T.F.H. Publications, is a leading
manufacturer of premium dog chews and dental devices. Since their
introduction in 1955, Nylabone dog chews have grown to be the most
recognized
dog chew among veterinarians, clinics and kennels. Nylabone Products
carry the
ASPCA seal of approval.
>From a Seattle news station investigation
Is your dog biting off more than he can chew?
The KING 5 Investigators have learned of a troubling pattern among one
of the
most popular dog chews on Seattle area store shelves.
One of the most trusted names in dog chews is Nylabone. For 40 years
they've
made some of the most popular dog chews.
But there is growing evidence that some of their product lines - like
one made
from a gummy material - could be harmful, even fatal, to your dog.
At the Renton veterinary hospital she manages, Gail Scott has declared
some chew
toys off-limits. "I gave this one - one similar to this - to my own
dog," she
said, holding up a Nylabone. Now added to her list is the Nylabone "plaque
attacker," the kind that she gave to her Doberman Sting.
"He had broken the whole end off and it was going down this throat. But I
retrieved it quickly and of course took it away from him," Scott said.
"Had it
been swallowed, probably within days, this could have been lodged
somewhere in
the intestinal tract and probably had to be retrieved surgically."
But even surgery couldn't save Timber. It was only after the champion
Alaskan
malamute died in Virginia that a vet discovered a chunk of plaque attacker
lodged in his stomach.
In Texas, the same fate was in store for Rambo, a little poodle.
The vet retrieved two pieces of what appeared to be Nylabone products,
after
Rambo's agonizing death. "What really got me is when the vet told me he
screamed, and then died," said Harvey Hannah, Rambo's owner. Virginia
attorney
Debra Corcoran said she's uncovered more than a hundred cases where
dogs may
have been injured or killed after swallowing Nylabone products.
She blames the company's line of flexible chew toys. They're marketed
under
names like Gumma-Bone and Plaque Attacker.
Some vets say they're made of an indigestible material, and plaque
attacker has
a knobby surface that can lodge in the digestive tract.
"This is a gas pocket in the stomach outlined here," Rambo's vet said,
pointing to an X-ray.
Rambo's x-ray highlights another problem. Nylabones don't show up on
X-rays, so
vets, like Rambo's can't tell what's making the dog sick.
"When it hung up - the intestine keeps moving - so it kind of knotted
up like an
accordion," the vet said.
The KING 5 Investigators have obtained a half dozen letters Nylabone
sent to
customers whose dogs were injured. The company calls the cases "...most
unusual..." or an "...isolated incident..."
In a letter to KING 5, Nylabone said "...the Plaque Attacker (registered
trademark) is safe ... however, all polymer dog chews, regardless of
manufacturer, can present problems when they are inappropriate in size
or have
become old and worn."
In Timber's case, Nylabone settled for an undisclosed dollar amount
the day of
trial.
Attorney Debra Corcoran is now preparing a class-action lawsuit, but
some people
who've lost their pets want quicker action from Nylabone, whose
products can be
found in pet shops just about anywhere.
"Take it off the market - or at least change your packaging and put on
warning labels," asked Harvey Hannah, Rambo's owner.
Late this week - that's exactly what's happened. Nylabone sent KING 5 this
letter saying that after ten years on store shelves it's pulling the
Plaque
Attacker.
The company says it will replace Plaque Attacker with "...a new, improved
product shortly."
But it won't say how soon - or exactly what changes will be made. We'll be
watching for it - and we'll let you know how it compares.
The following is the text of the letter sent by Nylabone to the KING5
Investigators:
Nylabone products, a division of T.F.H. Publications, announced that it is
replacing its Plaque Attacker line of dental dog bones.
"When used properly, the ASPCA approved Plaque Attacker Bones are a
safe and
effective aide in reducing problems associated with periodontal disease in
dogs," said Glen Axelrod, President and C.E.O. of T.F.H. Publications.
"However,
all polyurethane dental dog bones, regardless of manufacturer, can present
problems when they are inappropriate in size and have become old and
worn."
The Plaque Attacker line of dental dog bones included the four sizes of
Dental Bones made from polyurethane plastic which were introduced in
the early
1990's. The produce is designed to massage a dog's teeth and gums through
specially designed dental tips on a traditional dog bone shape to
prevent canine
periodontal disease. When improperly monitored during use, the bones
can become
frayed and worn, with
the possibility of large pieces being bitten off and becoming lodged
in a dog's
intestinal tract.
"We are highly committed to pet safety and, while a typical small
piece of the
product will normally pass through a dog harmlessly, we take any amount of
customer concern seriously. As such, we are discontinuing and removing
all four
sizes of our Bones in the Plaque Attacker line from stores and will
introduce a
new, improved product shortly. We will continue to work very closely
with our
veterinarian experts and the ASPCA to define, circulate and publish
guidelines
for the proper use of polyurethane dental pet products industry wide,"
said
Axelrod.
Nylabone Products, a division of T.F.H. Publications, is a leading
manufacturer of premium dog chews and dental devices. Since their
introduction in 1955, Nylabone dog chews have grown to be the most
recognized
dog chew among veterinarians, clinics and kennels. Nylabone Products
carry the
ASPCA seal of approval.
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