A potentially lethal toyA horrifying report on consumerist.com last week is a painful Buyer Beware story: In what is apparently not the first problem with the Four Paws (r) Pimple Ball with Bell, a dog called Chai sustained severe injuries from playing with the toy, ultimately resulting in the amputation of the dog's tongue.
The ball only one hole in it, which can cause a vacuum effect as an animal chews on it - in this case, sucking the dog's tongue into the ball and causing such extensive damage that the tongue could not be saved.
After finding out from others that her dog has not been the only one to suffer injury as a result of chewing this toy, the owner is now calling for the toy to be recalled and a movement is growing among animal lovers to boycott products from Four Paws. The company is allegedly refusing to take responsibility for the multiple injuries - some of which have resulted in the death of an animal - and Chai's owner may sue.
We urge all pet owners to be careful when buying toys, especially chew toys, for your pets - check out consumer reports and always supervise your pet when playing with chew toys.
Our sympathy goes out to Chai and all other dogs wounded or killed by poorly designed products that should have simply brought them some joy.
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