It is difficult to look at these pictures and videos, but I think this is a very important story. I have seen these types of balls at many pet stores and never imagined the injuries that are possible. Please pass this information on to as many dog owners as you can.
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Dangerous dog toy!
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, Aug 28 2008 07:48 AM
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 07:48 AM
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 08:22 AM
I actually had one of these balls. I saw this article and threw it away. That is so horrifying, the poor dog! Especially since the company apparently knew of the possible danger and did nothing about it.
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 06:22 PM
How horrible. I cannot view the video.
The embedded collars in his neck when we got him and he goes back and extends the gentle paw to the human race. One heck of a dog.
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 08:39 PM
I am appalled at the way the company is handling the situation. I will never buy any of their products and I plan on bringing this to our corporates attention as I believe we carry many of their products. Poor Chai - I couldn't watch the video either - the pictures were enough for me.
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"If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience"
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Posted 01 September 2008 - 06:31 PM
I haven't seen this toy, and I hope I never do. How terrible, that he had to suffer like that because of stupid corporate negligence.
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Posted 18 October 2008 - 07:48 AM
I saw this on my vet's website..........
Four Paws Rough & Rugged® Pimple Ball with Bell
Four Paws is deeply concerned about reports of injuries suffered by some dogs as a result of a manufacturing defect in some of its Pimple Ball with Bell toys. We have stopped shipping the toys to our distributors and asked them to have retailers remove the toys from their shelves immediately and return them at Four Paws expense.
In addition, we have halted shipments of the toys from the manufacturer and we are sending Executive Vice President Barry Askin to personally inspect the manufacturer's facility in order to make sure that the defect has been corrected.
Four Paws is also changing the packaging of its Pimple Balls with Bells to make it easier to inspect them for potential defects and we are individually inspecting every one of the toys in inventory in order to identify any that may be defective.
Consumers who have purchased one of the toys identified by the UPC listed below, should immediately take the toy away from their pet. You may return the Pimple Ball with Bell for replacement to the address listed below. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 1-800-835-0909.
Item Number Description UPC Code
20220 Pimple Ball with Bell, 2" 0 45663 20220 0
20225 Pimple Ball with Bell, 2 1/2" 0 45663 20225 5
20227 Pimple Ball with Bell, 2 3/4" 0 45663 20227 9
20325 Teaser Ball with Bell, 2 1/2" 0 45663 20325 2
20326 Teaser Ball with Bell, 2 3/4" 0 45663 20326 9
21145 Ring with Bell, 4 1/2" 0 45663 21145 5
21317 Dumbbell with Bells, 1 3/4" 0 45663 21317 6
21325 Dumbbell with Bells, 2 1/2" 0 45663 21325 1
21708 Dental Dumbbell 0 45663 21708 2
21995 Rough & Rugged Fun Bag (3 pc.) 0 45663 21995 6
Consumer Returns:
Four Paws Products
Pimple Ball with Bell Return
50 Wireless Blvd.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Four Paws Rough & Rugged® Pimple Ball with Bell
Four Paws is deeply concerned about reports of injuries suffered by some dogs as a result of a manufacturing defect in some of its Pimple Ball with Bell toys. We have stopped shipping the toys to our distributors and asked them to have retailers remove the toys from their shelves immediately and return them at Four Paws expense.
In addition, we have halted shipments of the toys from the manufacturer and we are sending Executive Vice President Barry Askin to personally inspect the manufacturer's facility in order to make sure that the defect has been corrected.
Four Paws is also changing the packaging of its Pimple Balls with Bells to make it easier to inspect them for potential defects and we are individually inspecting every one of the toys in inventory in order to identify any that may be defective.
Consumers who have purchased one of the toys identified by the UPC listed below, should immediately take the toy away from their pet. You may return the Pimple Ball with Bell for replacement to the address listed below. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 1-800-835-0909.
Item Number Description UPC Code
20220 Pimple Ball with Bell, 2" 0 45663 20220 0
20225 Pimple Ball with Bell, 2 1/2" 0 45663 20225 5
20227 Pimple Ball with Bell, 2 3/4" 0 45663 20227 9
20325 Teaser Ball with Bell, 2 1/2" 0 45663 20325 2
20326 Teaser Ball with Bell, 2 3/4" 0 45663 20326 9
21145 Ring with Bell, 4 1/2" 0 45663 21145 5
21317 Dumbbell with Bells, 1 3/4" 0 45663 21317 6
21325 Dumbbell with Bells, 2 1/2" 0 45663 21325 1
21708 Dental Dumbbell 0 45663 21708 2
21995 Rough & Rugged Fun Bag (3 pc.) 0 45663 21995 6
Consumer Returns:
Four Paws Products
Pimple Ball with Bell Return
50 Wireless Blvd.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
The embedded collars in his neck when we got him and he goes back and extends the gentle paw to the human race. One heck of a dog.
-Arda Barber
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