Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the use of rawhide in dog treats in the UK
Closed
1,917 signatures
What the petition asks
The government should review the use of rawhide in dog treats and look at banning it as an ingredient, or at the very least ensuring that a clear warning of the dangers are displayed on all packaging of treats that use rawhide as an ingredient.
Many dog owners do not know the risks of rawhide products for their pets and due to this many have had their lives crushed by the devastating impact that it can have. Blockages, choking and contamination are all risks associated with rawhide, while some fight through, others aren’t as lucky.
Rawhide can contain toxic chemicals, although only in trace amounts this can still cause E. coli contamination and salmonella that even humans can be at risk when coming in to contact with said bacteria.
Rawhide can contain toxic chemicals, although only in trace amounts this can still cause E. coli contamination and salmonella that even humans can be at risk when coming in to contact with said bacteria.
Timeline
| 13 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Feb 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,917
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
13 Aug 2020
Closed
13 Feb 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.