This is going to sound strange at first, so be patient. I get bulletins and mailings from consumerreports.org ALL of the time. They investigate defective and unsafe products as well. I would write to them with your evidence.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm

I actually don't trust the company to change anything until they are made to change it. This is a nonprofit consumer advocacy group. If you contact them with your evidence and photos, I think they would see that something is changed.

:eek: OMG, I can't believe that happened to your baby! I'm just glad she's okay and that you saw it in time! Definately notify the company... A product like this is a danger to all our furbabies... and to think I was going to buy one like that a few weeks ago for Mr. Biggs, but changed my mind and got the stick ones instead.

OMG, of all things to happen! I'm so glad your baby is OK. I have often looked at those round bully sticks and just got an odd feeling in the pit of my stomach, so I never bought one. Thanks for the warning!

Great idea thank you i will definently cntact them as well. I truely believe this product needs to be changed!

Fast thinking Mommy! I'm so glad he's okay. You must be a nervous wreck!

Thanks for the advice.

Great suggestion! It makes me so angry that so many pet companies sell unsafe toys and treats that do not contain warnings.

Me too! Consumer Reports actually reviews quite a few pet products. I really think they will write a review at least to warn pet owners.

Judy, I am going to try it on some other pet products that we have had problems with. Maybe if enough of us do this, things will begin to change. Thanks for the tip.

I have got to admit, you are one smart cookie...GREAT IDEA!!!

I just hope it helps. :thumbup: I don't want any more dogs to go through this.

I can't believe something like this could happen. We buy things that we think are safer for our babies, and then we find out how wrong we were. Thank you so much for the warning, you may have saved several of our yorkies from injury or worse. I swear, this site is a Godsend to all of us. I have learned so many wonderful things on here. I hope you get your money from that company; if there is anything we can do ; writing letters or calling them, please let us know. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being so on the ball.:)

WOW! Thats absolutely horrible I am sooooo glad Peeka is okay, and I agree call the company!!!!

Note to self, self NEVER buy circle bullies.

Diggy and Bella send Peeka much love!

yikesy!

How scary! i'm glad everything is okay now! That must have been scary though!

Wow how scary...but a good to know for the rest of us...THANK GOD Peeka is ok!! Hugs for her and you for being so quick to get her help!!

Dawn

LOL tahnks for making me Smile that was funny!

glad to hear she is fine . choking dogs are one of the scarriest things. i was opening laceys heart worm and she snatched it out of my hand before i could break it up , she inhaled the whole thing and couldnt breath at all she started to pass out while we tried to get it out or down and finally got it to the point where she could cough to get it out but then foam was comming from her nose we called the vet rushed her in but by the time we got her ther it went down, he still did x-rays to ck for the rest of the night she kept coughing a bit and making strange noises but by the next day she was fine. the whole thing made me flash back to last sept when a baby that i sat for (human) died from strept and pulminary adema while at my house. if hubby hadnt of been there to help me with lacey i think i would have had anouther melt down.

Well i am happy to say i checked my mail and to my surprise i recieved a letter from Red Barn This is what it said (short version) They reviewed my claim and came to the conclusion that their product was not defective and they do not useually participate in vet payment however they are very sympathetic to the discomfort and distress me and my dog experianced so they are going to make an exception and pay part of my bill they sent me a check for $45.00:eek: They also said that the possibility of this accident happining with any other round object is very real and they try to convey tha supervision is recommended when feeding any treat. They said they strive to create healthy and safe treats and they relieze that one treat may be perfect for one dog and not appropriate for another. They have now taken steps to include a statement on our bully stick labels indicating that supervision is suggested when feeding this treat.

Well it's better than nothing and at least they are making an attempt to solve the issue. I will say i am very pleased to recieve the check but i haven't recieved the bully sticks they said they would send. I guess the money is better lol.

Just remember to watch your babies and i do not recommend this bully stick for small dogs even with supervision because i was watching Peeka when it happened.

Well I think it is pretty lame that they only sent 45.00. They should have paid the whole vet bill and be dang glad Peeka didnt die while eating their "treat". What is 85.00 to a large company like that. :thumbdown

I know but i'm not going to complain because the lady said when i talked to her that they would not pay anything:( at least i got something back. but i too think they should have paid the whole bill:mad:

They have a lot of nerve. They could have sent you $1,000 and it wouldn't have hurt them financially.

I told a friend who owns a pet store your story when I say these treats there.
She said she wouldn't sell them to anyone with small dogs.

As long as your baby is okay.....

Well at least you got a response from them...and a check...and hopefully they will follow through and add that statement to the labels. And your warning with your very own experience, stated here on YT, may have easily saved thousands of Yorkies from going through what you and your little one did. Thank you for that, and I bet you do get those bully sticks...it just might take awhile!!!

Bumping this up for Lynda and for any who have not see it:)

Amber that is very scary. I just can't even think what is was running though your head when you seen that. Thanks for sharing with me.

O MANNN, I SO remember that... it scared me to death.....
so glad he was ok...
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OMG .... what a scare ... good to see your Baby is ok .....

Every time I go into a store that sells those "treats" I tell them about Peeka. I would say that 0% have paid any attention to me whatsoever and just look at me like I'm some crazy "dog lady" - which, of course, I am (but not in this instance). And don't forget about the little round quarter sized jerky pieces that are sold and that my sweet Kalina almost died choking on!!! They're not any better and I got zero satisfaction from that company!!

Amber,

Good idea to bump this up!

thats horrible! im glad Peeka is ok!!