Watch out for Real Ham Bone for dogs
The Food and Drug Administration is looking into a treat called Real Ham Bone for Dogs after reports that it killed dogs and sickened others.
According to this Associated Press report, the FDA is investigating the product — a smoked pig femur sold as a dog treat or chew bone — that is distributed under the Dynamic Pet Products label of Frick's Quality Meats in Washington, Mo.
The Better Business Bureau of St. Louis said it has fielded consumer complaints about the Real Ham Bone from throughout the U.S. The BBB said Thursday that concerns arose after the bones splintered, then ulcerated or obstructed the dogs' intestines. Consumers reported their dogs had become lethargic or were vomiting. One man came home to find his dog dead, bleeding from the mouth.
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My poor Jackdoodle had to have Xrays today, because he vomited up shards of bone yesterday; he had a hambone about 10 days ago, I don't know if it was this brand, but it was made in the USA and was vacuum wrapped. He's going to be fine, but it was very scary. These things are still on the store shelves. Stay far away from them.
