Petition · past parliament
Ban sale of Rawhide dog treats, can be dangerous to the dogs health
Closed
2,290 signatures
What the petition asks
Chews are made from cattle or horse hides, their journey starts with the hides sometimes being soaked in a toxic sodium sulphide to remove the hair/fat.
Chemicals can be used in order to split the hide into layers, they are often washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white pure look and remove the rancid smell.
Some chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde. They have been known to cause intestinal blockages, and there have been reported cases of poisoning from chemical residue and choking. The chews go slippery when wet and cause choking.
Some chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde. They have been known to cause intestinal blockages, and there have been reported cases of poisoning from chemical residue and choking. The chews go slippery when wet and cause choking.
Timeline
| 20 Dec 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jun 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,290
Status
Closed
Opened
20 Dec 2018
Closed
20 Jun 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.