Nylon chew toys are dangerous for dogs!! #2
The toys that Piper had were the Hartz Chew & Clean brand.
These are similar to other chew toys on the market that are of
nylon/polyurethane blend. If your dog enjoys these, just make
sure that there are no broken pieces, and as soon as it starts to
show wear, throw it away. If any of the pieces are ingested, it can
pose serious problems.
Nylon chew toys are dangerous for dogs!!!
Our puppy Piper has been at the vet for 6 days now, and is currently
in very bad condition. She became ill about 4am last Wednesday and
couldn’t eat, and threw up a lot. She spent Thursday at the vet getting
fluids and medication for her nausea because x-rays showed there was
something stuck in her stomach and intestines. Friday afternoon she
underwent surgery and the vet removed some material (which we think
she ate in an attempt to throw up) and pieces of a nylon chew toy. The
chew toy was similar to the Nylabones, with nubs on it. I will be posting
the exact brand as soon as I verify it. There were a couple of large shards
as well as multiple smaller pieces. Today, she took a turn for the worse
and had to have a second surgery, and is now in critical condition. The
reason I am posting this is because after a little investigation, there seems
to be a problem with these types of chew toys, and many dogs have become
ill and some have died because chunks of the nylon/plastic material cuts
up their intestines. The packaging on the toys claims that they are safe, but
I caution against using them. I never would have given them to my dog if I
thought they were unsafe. I am not sure what to do next, but the public
needs to be aware that these toys are not safe.
