Urgent warning issued over dog chew toy that can cause ‘werewolf syndrome'
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Dog owners are being warned to avoid a chew toy from China that can cause sudden behavioural changes that people have started calling “werewolf syndrome”. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a warning on Tuesday, saying the China-made chews can elicit alarming symptoms including panic attacks, aggression, spasms, howling, epileptic fits and in some cases death.
It follows the EU expressing concern about the chews and a possible link to serious behavioural changes, as other countries have reportedly had cases of dogs affected, including the Netherlands. According to the FSA, there is no confirmed distribution of affected products to the UK.
Despite this, head of incidents at FSA, Tina Potter said: “There is the possibility that some consumers may have purchased these online from international sellers. “No unsafe dog chews have been identified but, based on international investigations so far, we are advising dog owners to avoid feeding the affected chews to dogs as a precaution. There is no evidence to suggest these products present any risk to human health.”.
Barkoo kaustange natur 29 cm. Packaging: bags of 570 grams (with 3 chewing bones). Code on packaging (see photo): 1148655 MHD 04.2027 3200PF027. Barcode: 4260077047292. Barkoo kauknochen, geknotet natur 11cm. Packaging: bags of 150 grams (with 3 chewing bones). Code on packaging (see photo): 1148592 MHD 07.2027 3200PF027.
