The FSA is advising dog owners not to feed their pets specific dog chews from China following concerns from the European Union (EU) of a possible link to serious behavioural changes.

Dog owners have been warned to be extra cautious around dog chews for their pets – with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing an alert. The FSA is advising dog owners not to feed their pets specific dog chews from China following concerns from the European Union (EU) of a possible link to serious behavioural changes.

Barkoo products affected include Barkoo kaustange natur 29 cm, Barkoo kauknochen, geknotet natur 11cm and Barkoo Kauknochen geknotet 24cm as well as Barkoo Kauknochen geknotet mit Spirulina 12cm.

Chrisco products affected include Chrisco Tyggeruller med kylling, 10 stk, Chrisco Tyggeruller med kylling & kyllingelever, 100g and Chrisco Tyggeruller 18 stk. Other products include Chrisco Massive politistave, 2.stk. – brune, Chrisco Massive politistave, 2stk. – hvide and Chrisco Tyggerulle m. kylling & kyllingelever, 1stk.

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“While there is no confirmed distribution of affected products to the UK, there is the possibility that some consumers may have purchased these online from international sellers. No unsafe dog chews have been identified but, based on international investigations so far, we are advising dog owners to avoid feeding the affected chews to dogs as a precaution. There is no evidence to suggest these products present any risk to human health,” said Tina Potter, Head of Incidents, Food Standards Agency.

If you have fed the affected chews to your dog, stop doing so immediately. If your dog is unwell and has been fed any of the dog chews listed, you should seek veterinary advice and provide detailed information to the vet about the foods and treats your dog has been fed.

Vets should be alert to symptoms in dogs presenting at their surgeries and whether they may be associated with the consumption of the chews, which have a long shelf life and may have been bought several months ago, the FSA said.