UK vets have issued an urgent warning to dog owners about a recalled toy that could cause a rare condition called “werewolf syndrome”. The warning follows reports from the European Union that some dog chews made in China have been linked to serious health problems.
Food Standards Agency (FSA) The chews, sold under the Barcoo and Crisco brands, have been said to cause symptoms such as panic attacks, aggression, muscle cramps, seizures and, in extreme cases, death. Specific batch codes and barcodes have been found on the affected products.
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Although no cases have been recorded in the UK and there is no evidence that the chews were sold here, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned that some UK shoppers may have bought the products online from international sellers .
“While there is no confirmation of distribution of the affected products in the UK, it is likely that some consumers may have purchased these from international sellers online. No unsafe dog chews have been identified, but as of the international investigation to date At the base, we are advising dogs Tina Potter, head of incidents at the Food Standards Agency, said: “Owners should avoid feeding affected chews to dogs as a precaution. There is no evidence to suggest that these products pose any risk to human health.”
As a precaution, dog owners are advised to avoid these chews and contact your veterinarian if their pet shows any symptoms.
What is ‘Werewolf Syndrome’?
according to Metro, Dog owners who have already given their pets affected chews are advised to ‘stop doing so immediately.’ The food that has been fed to the dog.
The FSA also advises veterinarians, stating that they should be alert to symptoms seen in dogs during their surgery and whether they may be associated with the consumption of the chews, which have a long shelf life and may They may have been purchased several months ago. They include sudden changes in behavior such as screaming, crying, aggression and epilepsy-type seizures.
