Pet parents have become very divided after Lazy Dog Cookie Co. voluntary withdrawal. The company is known for its special treats, including ice cream and birthday cakes. Many people admire the company because it is a family-owned business that donates to animal organizations, but a recent social media post has led some customers to question the safety of the animal. snacks.
The controversy arose when a customer’s dog became seriously ill after eating one of the company’s cakes. After further investigation, the company decided to recall the shipment to prevent more dogs from getting sick.
Which products have been recalled?
Lazy Dog Cookie Co. recalled many of their specific Pup-PIEs, which are sold at many popular pet stores such as PetSmart. The recalled products have the following batch codes and sale dates: 022297 Pre-sale 1024. No other products are affected by this recall.
“Lazy Dog Cookie Co. focus on ensuring the health and safety of all our four-legged friends – something that has been a top priority since we founded this company over 21 years ago. Since becoming aware of this situation on Sunday, April 30, 2023, we have been working around the clock with our team to develop the best course of action. It is because of being too cautious; The Lazy Dog Cookie Co. decided to voluntarily remove the entire batch of problematic Pup-PIE from the market,” said The Lazy Dog Cookie Co. write on Facebook.
What led to the recall?
First time customer made An article complaining about the product on April 27, 2023. According to her, both of her dogs became seriously ill after eating Pup-PIE. One of the dogs had to stay at the vet overnight to recover.
Upon further investigation, the customer realized that the ingredients listed on the package were not the same as those listed online, which could be dangerous for dogs with allergies and sensitivities. She claims that the company told her that her dogs getting sick was an isolated incident. Since then, however, she’s discovered many other reports of dogs getting sick from the junk food, which she added as images in her post.
“They are trying to convince me that my case is an isolated incident, but I have seen dozens of reviews and received countless messages from people who have been through the same thing. Another girl’s dog is slowly dying out this evening after she said her dog ate the same product, and I’m upset to see the company deny that its product they can be the cause while it is the common denominator in all situations. At least it needs to be investigated! I don’t want anyone else to go through this!” customer wrote.
On May 8, 2023, Lazy Dog Cookie Co. announced that they chose to recall the product, which relieved many pet parents. The company still doesn’t know the exact issue, but it promised to post more information when it becomes available.
What should you do with the recalled product?
If you have one of the recalled products, you should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Details won’t be available until the discount removal is complete, but if you have questions or concerns in the meantime, you can email [email protected].
If your dog ingests any of the recalled products, watch for any unusual symptoms, such as vomiting or diarrhea. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice any disturbing behavior.
Featured pictures: Facebook
