What a great idea! Hunter Finn, DVM, made two videos highlighting items to avoid at the pet store. He references the overwhelming amount of options and how marketing and colorful products play a huge role in the consumer’s decision. Unfortunately, those well-marketed products are not always what’s best for pets.
Finn speaks specifically to rawhide, bones, jerky treats, rope toys and recommends VOHC labeled dental items.
Source: BuzzFeed, September 9, 2020. Link.
INSIGHTS: Veterinary teams have a unique position to share pictures and videos from cases where toys and treats caused issues. Showing the failures with client permissions where needed is a great way to educate animal owners about dangerous pet treats and toys.