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]]> By: Christina Kourbelas in Utah http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-237228 Christina Kourbelas in Utah Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:12:23 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-237228 I bought a bag of CP's 10 piece, dog toys made in China from Costco for my dogs this Christmas. On Sat. 12/27/2008 I noticed that 2 of my three dogs were not feeling so great. I woke up Sun. 12/28/08 and the same 2 dogs were throwing up,had diarrhea, dehydrated and were all around lethargic. I took them to the emergency hospital and they admitted them. After extensive review of my home and yard etc. and noticing that the 3rd. dog was not sick (but she is very old and does not play or chew on toys and bones) I could only relate it to the bringing the new toys home. I started looking for answers on the internet and discovered there have been concerns etc. on China made dog toys. The vet hospital kept my dogs on fluids, anti nausea meds. and monitored them for 24 hours and they ran blood tests but nothing showed up so far. We are waiting for the Lead tests to come back which will take a couple of days. My small dog is doing better today but my britney spaniel is still lethargic and not eating etc. but she ate more of the toys than my other dog did and my third dog is still fine but she did not play or chew on any of them. If anyone can help me with this i would appreciate any information. I have gathered all the toys up and saved the package in hopes i can have them further evaluated. I bought a bag of CP’s 10 piece, dog toys made in China from Costco for my dogs this Christmas. On Sat. 12/27/2008 I noticed that 2 of my three dogs were not feeling so great. I woke up Sun. 12/28/08 and the same 2 dogs were throwing up,had diarrhea, dehydrated and were all around lethargic. I took them to the emergency hospital and they admitted them. After extensive review of my home and yard etc. and noticing that the 3rd. dog was not sick (but she is very old and does not play or chew on toys and bones) I could only relate it to the bringing the new toys home. I started looking for answers on the internet and discovered there have been concerns etc. on China made dog toys. The vet hospital kept my dogs on fluids, anti nausea meds. and monitored them for 24 hours and they ran blood tests but nothing showed up so far. We are waiting for the Lead tests to come back which will take a couple of days. My small dog is doing better today but my britney spaniel is still lethargic and not eating etc. but she ate more of the toys than my other dog did and my third dog is still fine but she did not play or chew on any of them. If anyone can help me with this i would appreciate any information. I have gathered all the toys up and saved the package in hopes i can have them further evaluated.

]]> By: Janice Sclafani-Animal Advocacy/Rescue http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-236678 Janice Sclafani-Animal Advocacy/Rescue Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:31:54 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-236678 As per Lynn's Zuydendorp's experience with the toxic dog bed from Costco? I got one as a gift for my boxer, from my parents. I was thrilled at the looks of the bed but my excitement soon turned to dismay. I saw the bed contained cedar chips :-( Cedar chips & shavings are toxic. And at the very LEAST, they prove to be highly inflammatory to many types of animal's respiratory tract. Apparetly the chips were embedded in the doggy bed with the fiber-filling,as a way to keep it smelling less doggy and supposedly repel pests. I have had animals for years and also am involved in animal rescue( primarily dogs). Even I had no idea until I got involved with small animal rescue how bad these chips are- DO NOT USE THEM FOR ANY ANIMAL. IT IS NOT HEALTHY FOR THEM TO BREATH THE SMELL OF THESE CEDAR CHIPS. THIS MEANS DOGGY BEDS AND ALSO LINING CAGES WITH CEDAR CHIPS/SHAVINGS. Back to the Costco doggy bed story: While we had to hang onto the doggy bed until the next trip back to Costco to get a refund, we placed it up on a high piece of furniture out of the way of pets and people. Meanwhile, the strong cedar smell permeated the entire living room. I mean, it really stunk to high heaven of cedar chips. My asthmatic sister finally asked that it be placed outside on our enclosed porch, as she was having labored breathing from the strong scent. If it made us human sick( headaches, nausea, lungs/eyes) just smelling it- what does it do to animals with smaller respiratory tracts than us ? :( Just another item to steer clear of- regardless of where it was made! DON'T BUY CEDAR CHIPS OR SHAVINGS FOR ANY PET YOU MAY HAVE- WHETHER IT IS IN THEIR PET BED....OR FOR CAGE BEDDING. THERE ARE MUCH SAFER THINGS TO LINE CAGES WITH, BUT CEDAR IS NOT ONE OF THEM! As per Lynn’s Zuydendorp’s experience with the toxic dog bed from Costco?

I got one as a gift for my boxer, from my parents. I was thrilled at the looks of the bed but my excitement soon turned to dismay.

I saw the bed contained cedar chips :-(

Cedar chips & shavings are toxic.

And at the very LEAST, they prove to be highly inflammatory to many types of animal’s respiratory tract.

Apparetly the chips were embedded in the doggy bed with the fiber-filling,as a way to keep it smelling less doggy and supposedly repel pests.

I have had animals for years and also am involved in animal rescue( primarily dogs).

Even I had no idea until I got involved with small animal rescue how bad these chips are- DO NOT USE THEM FOR ANY ANIMAL.

IT IS NOT HEALTHY FOR THEM TO BREATH THE SMELL OF THESE CEDAR CHIPS. THIS MEANS DOGGY BEDS AND ALSO LINING CAGES WITH CEDAR CHIPS/SHAVINGS.

Back to the Costco doggy bed story:
While we had to hang onto the doggy bed until the next trip back to Costco to get a refund, we placed it up on a high piece of furniture out of the way of pets and people.

Meanwhile, the strong cedar smell permeated the entire living room.

I mean, it really stunk to high heaven of cedar chips.

My asthmatic sister finally asked that it be placed outside on our enclosed porch, as she was having labored breathing from the strong scent.

If it made us human sick( headaches, nausea, lungs/eyes) just smelling it- what does it do to animals with smaller respiratory tracts than us ?

:(

Just another item to steer clear of- regardless of where it was made!

DON’T BUY CEDAR CHIPS OR SHAVINGS FOR ANY PET YOU MAY HAVE- WHETHER IT IS IN THEIR PET BED….OR FOR CAGE BEDDING.

THERE ARE MUCH SAFER THINGS TO LINE CAGES WITH, BUT CEDAR IS NOT ONE OF THEM!

]]> By: Lynn Zuydendorp http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-165926 Lynn Zuydendorp Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:00:32 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-165926 Its not only dog toys my mom bought a dog bed at Costco and the very same day her springer spanial Megan got very sick my mom and dad were so worried they took her to the vet the very next day they ran blood test check stool samples, im not sure what all they did but they didnt find anything, her dogs symptoms were turning circles, not being my moms shadow like always, acting confused, wanting to go outside then not knowing what or where she should go my mom was affarid she maybe had a stroke, Megan is 7 years old and is a house dog, I told her it seemed like some kind of poison, the vets didnt come up with anything as of yet. Then realizing it started the same time as the new dog bed, she checked to see where it was made and it was made in china, she took the bed away and now Megan is almost back to normal, where can this bed be tested so we know for sure and so no other dogs get sick someone please help we are very worried for others. Lynn Zuydendorp Its not only dog toys my mom bought a dog bed at Costco and the very same day her springer spanial Megan got very sick my mom and dad were so worried they took her to the vet the very next day they ran blood test check stool samples, im not sure what all they did but they didnt find anything, her dogs symptoms were turning circles, not being my moms shadow like always, acting confused, wanting to go outside then not knowing what or where she should go my mom was affarid she maybe had a stroke, Megan is 7 years old and is a house dog, I told her it seemed like some kind of poison, the vets didnt come up with anything as of yet. Then realizing it started the same time as the new dog bed, she checked to see where it was made and it was made in china, she took the bed away and now Megan is almost back to normal, where can this bed be tested so we know for sure and so no other dogs get sick someone please help we are very worried for others. Lynn Zuydendorp

]]> By: Bill Place http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-88625 Bill Place Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:47:09 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-88625 There is a very easy way to prevent this type of problem. (1) stop purchasing anything that is made in China. (2) stop purchasing anything at MALWART. With these two simple rules one can avoid any issues with this poisonous garbage! Always remember that the cost of "everyday low prices" is nearly always toxic to someone or something! MALWART is the disease, NOT buying from them is the CURE! There is a very easy way to prevent this type of problem. (1) stop purchasing anything that is made in China. (2) stop purchasing anything at MALWART. With these two simple rules one can avoid any issues with this poisonous garbage! Always remember that the cost of “everyday low prices” is nearly always toxic to someone or something!

MALWART is the disease, NOT buying from them is the CURE!

]]> By: Katie M. http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64654 Katie M. Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:04:46 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64654 I've just ordered toys from West Paw. I also saw West Paw pet beds at a natural product pet store. The beds are very soft and appear well made. It's made in Montana. The link is www.westpawdesign.com I appreciate any information about products not made in China. Katie M. I’ve just ordered toys from West Paw. I also saw West Paw pet beds at a natural product pet store. The beds are very soft and appear well made. It’s made in Montana. The link is www.westpawdesign.com

I appreciate any information about products not made in China.

Katie M.

]]> By: Concha Castaneda http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64267 Concha Castaneda Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:19:50 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64267 Top's is going out of business. Wonder how many recalls Walmart will have before they too go out of business. Top’s is going out of business. Wonder how many recalls Walmart will have before they too go out of business.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64200 Kevin Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:36:22 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64200 I have an idea. Let's nuke China so WalMart can declare bankruptcy. I have an idea. Let’s nuke China so WalMart can declare bankruptcy.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64196 Anonymous Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:18:24 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64196 not for all the lead in China... FRESH FRIDAY RECALLS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7029364.stm The products which have been recalled for excessive lead paint content - legal limits for which were introduced in 1978 - include: 192,000 keychains and 63,000 Halloween tumblers sold by Dollar General Merchandising 150,000 bookmarks and bracelets imported by Antioch Publishing 79,000 Pirates of the Caribbean themed lights imported by Everready Battery Co 35,000 toy blocks imported by Kids II 15,000 toy decorating sets made by CKI Toys and imported by Toys R Us 10,000 wooden toys sold by KB Toys 11,200 water bottles imported by Sports Authority The baby rattles being recalled are sold by Target. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said the rattles could break open and that babies could potentially choke on the parts. not for all the lead in China…
FRESH FRIDAY RECALLS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7029364.stm
The products which have been recalled for excessive lead paint content - legal limits for which were introduced in 1978 - include:

192,000 keychains and 63,000 Halloween tumblers sold by Dollar General Merchandising
150,000 bookmarks and bracelets imported by Antioch Publishing
79,000 Pirates of the Caribbean themed lights imported by Everready Battery Co
35,000 toy blocks imported by Kids II
15,000 toy decorating sets made by CKI Toys and imported by Toys R Us
10,000 wooden toys sold by KB Toys
11,200 water bottles imported by Sports Authority
The baby rattles being recalled are sold by Target.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said the rattles could break open and that babies could potentially choke on the parts.

]]> By: In Iowa http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64188 In Iowa Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:53:27 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64188 My cats favorite catnip toys are also Made in the USA http://www.duckyworld.com/ My cats favorite catnip toys are also Made in the USA
http://www.duckyworld.com/

]]> By: Cathy http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64117 Cathy Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:02:54 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64117 Another Walmart recall story. It was in the news today. 26 “million” pounds of hamburger recalled. The good news was it is “people” food. ;-) It took the USDA 18 days to conclude the meat was bad. A brief summary of this news at this link along with a bacterial study on raw diets for cats and dogs. http://www.petmonologues.com/pet022207/?p=368 The meat recall prompted this post. PM, It's not just another Walmart recall story. Topp's meat is not just sold at Walmart but a lot of grocery stores as well. Everyone is so quick to jump on Walmart; other stores DO carry products that are recalled as well. Another Walmart recall story. It was in the news today. 26 “million” pounds of hamburger recalled. The good news was it is “people” food. ;-)

It took the USDA 18 days to conclude the meat was bad. A brief summary of this news at this link along with a bacterial study on raw diets for cats and dogs.

http://www.petmonologues.com/pet022207/?p=368

The meat recall prompted this post.

PM,

It’s not just another Walmart recall story. Topp’s meat is not just sold at Walmart but a lot of grocery stores as well. Everyone is so quick to jump on Walmart; other stores DO carry products that are recalled as well.

]]> By: G in INdiana http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64111 G in INdiana Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:50:58 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64111 A lot of the Kong toy line is made in the USA. There is a company in Alabama that makes rope toys: http://www.shop.petfriendly.com/main.sc You can also search for dog toys made in US on Google and see what comes up. I only give Kong and rope toys to my dogs. They don't miss anything else. No rawhide, no Greenies (choking hazard) and nothing from China. A lot of the Kong toy line is made in the USA. There is a company in Alabama that makes rope toys: http://www.shop.petfriendly.com/main.sc
You can also search for dog toys made in US on Google and see what comes up. I only give Kong and rope toys to my dogs. They don’t miss anything else. No rawhide, no Greenies (choking hazard) and nothing from China.

]]> By: straybaby http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64036 straybaby Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:57:12 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64036 they also expanded the soy recall today. saw something on cnn about making it so there could be no lead in toys for kids 6yrs and younger. how FREAKIN' stupid is that?! NO toys should have ANY lead. can't we just get lead out of our products?! i mean really, HOW hard would it be to just do things RIGHT?! they also expanded the soy recall today.

saw something on cnn about making it so there could be no lead in toys for kids 6yrs and younger. how FREAKIN’ stupid is that?! NO toys should have ANY lead. can’t we just get lead out of our products?! i mean really, HOW hard would it be to just do things RIGHT?!

]]> By: Trudy Jackson http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64005 Trudy Jackson Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:13:52 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/consumers-react-to-consumeraffairscom-article-about-toxic-pet-toys-3235#comment-64005 So far today they have recalled White chocolate squares- and Aluminum [tin] drinking water bottles with pretty painted things on them- the paint contains lead, from China. So far today they have recalled White chocolate squares- and Aluminum [tin] drinking water bottles with pretty painted things on them- the paint contains lead, from China.

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