{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/784310.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":784310,"attributes":{"action":"Ban The Sale Of Rawhide Treats For Dogs","background":"Rawhide dog chews can pose a serious risk to animal welfare, such as choking, blockages and illness. Pet owners and veterinary professionals have documented recurring issues with rawhide. I believe a ban would align with the Government’s duty to protect animal welfare and consumer safety.","additional_details":"Rawhide dog chews can pose a serious risk to animal welfare, such as choking, blockages and illness. We ask the UK Government to ban the manufacture, import and sale of rawhide dog chews. Safer alternatives exist, and a ban could protect pets and prevent avoidable harm.\r\n\r\nPet owners and veterinary professionals have documented recurring issues with rawhide. I believe a ban would align with the Government’s duty to protect animal welfare and consumer safety.","committee_note":null,"state":"open","signature_count":14,"closing_date":"2027-04-28","created_at":"2026-10-11T14:18:34.411Z","updated_at":"2026-10-29T07:40:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-10-28T14:23:32.526Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-10-11T15:38:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Ffion Mainwaring","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[],"signatures_by_country":[{"name":"United Kingdom","code":"GB","signature_count":14}],"signatures_by_constituency":[{"name":"Derby South","ons_code":"E14001194","mp":"Baggy Shanker MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"East Wiltshire","ons_code":"E14001217","mp":"Danny Kruger MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Gillingham and Rainham","ons_code":"E14001246","mp":"Naushabah Khan MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Hammersmith and Chiswick","ons_code":"E14001264","mp":"Andy Slaughter KC MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Taunton and Wellington","ons_code":"E14001540","mp":"Gideon Amos MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Glasgow South West","ons_code":"S14000088","mp":"Dr Zubir Ahmed MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe","ons_code":"W07000085","mp":"David Chadwick MP","signature_count":6},{"name":"Swansea West","ons_code":"W07000108","mp":"Torsten Bell MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Ynys Môn","ons_code":"W07000112","mp":"Llinos Medi MP","signature_count":1}],"signatures_by_region":[{"name":"East Midlands","ons_code":"E","signature_count":1},{"name":"London","ons_code":"H","signature_count":1},{"name":"South East","ons_code":"J","signature_count":1},{"name":"South West","ons_code":"K","signature_count":2},{"name":"Wales","ons_code":"L","signature_count":8},{"name":"Scotland","ons_code":"M","signature_count":1}],"other_parliamentary_business":[]}}}