It’s time for a Public Safety Announcement!

I’m sure you’ve all read about the numerous toy recalls recently due to potential lead poisoning - but you may not have thought about how this relates to your dogs!

As Channel 7 News recently pointed out, lead in toys could actually be more dangerous for pets:

“…Vets say many dogs weigh less than children and so smaller amounts of lead could cause serious health problems in pets. Even worse: Unlike kids many dog spend hours chewing on their toys, sometimes even actually eating them.”

One of the potentially dangerous dog toys is the green monster pictured above, and it is sold at Wal-Mart. ConsumerAffairs.com hired a laboratory to test some pet toys for pets for heavy metals and other toxins.
This toy tested positive for what the lab’s toxicologist said are high levels of lead and the cancer-producing agent chromium.

Take a look at this extensive list of recalled toys and follow the precautions outlined from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Most chew toys should be fine- this list is very thorough and mainly includes children’s toys.

If you have any tips for avoiding these problems- post them in the comments below.