Rejected petition Ban the sale of rawhide products for dogs in the UK.

Rawhide is a widely available product for dogs. However, many people buy these products without realising the potential risks involved, such as intestinal blockage, or choking. We should ban the sale of dangerous rawhide products to prevent harm to dogs.

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https://www.purina.co.uk/articles/dogs/feeding/guides/rawhide-for-dogs

The webpage above explains the process of making rawhide for dogs, and some of the reaons as to why it is harmful.

https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/is-rawhide-bad-for-dogs

This webpage explains in further detail why it can be harmful. One reason being, that it does not have to adhere to health regulations due to not being classed as a food.

There are many cases of dogs ingesting rawhide, and having it lodged inside them.

This petition was rejected

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/626618

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Date submitted 13 April 2023
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