Another blogger is warning dog owners about a particular type of dog ball that caused her dog, Chai, to lose his tongue. The ball, made by Four Paws, has a hole in it which caused a vacuum effect, pulling Chai’s tongue into the ball. Chai was hospitalized, and although they had hoped to save his tongue, it had to be amputated.
Chai’s owner says they contacted Four Paws but they’re not willing to do anything about it. So, they’re asking people to boycott the company. See the entire story on Chai for more information about the whole ordeal, and to learn about the boycott. Some of the photos are hard to look at though, and if you’re like me, the videos will bring tears to your eyes.
Update, August 22: Four Paws has responded and is taking responsibility for the injuries Chai suffered due to their toy.
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Thanks for helping to spread the word and posting this tragic story. Apparently Four Paws has responded and is willing to take responsibility for what happened to poor Chai. One must never underestimate the power of an outraged dog community. Check the website again for more updates.
http://thechaistory.blogspot.com/2008/08/we-did-it.html
Jillian, thank you for stopping by to let us know. That’s very good news.
I hope Chai is improving with each day.