Dog owners warned as toy linked to 'werewolf syndrome' that has killed 15 pets

Dog toy warning after 50 cases of werewolf syndrome and 15 deaths

A health authority says the symdrome causes dogs to hallucinate and become aggressive

Dog owners warned as toy linked to 'werewolf syndrome' that has killed 15 pets

The so-called 'werewolf syndrome' leads to panic attacks, extreme amounts of energy, aggression and canines howling like a wolf and has been linked to the deaths of 15 dogs

Across Europe, an abnormal number of dogs have fallen ill after chewing on certain oxskin treats. Switzerland is also affected.

Anxious, panicky, climbing the walls and howling like a (were)wolf: these are the symptoms of the so-called werewolf syndrome that has recently emerged in Germany, the Netherlands and also in our country. Everything points to toxic chewing bones being the cause.

After dozens of reports and thirteen dead dogs in the Netherlands, Belgian veterinarians have already reported six incidents of dogs that became ill after eating chewing bones. This is also the case with German stand Charlie in Beverst. “She acted very strangely,” says Marie Vandebroek (20).

Anxious, panicky, climbing the walls and howling like a (were)wolf: these are the symptoms of the so-called werewolf syndrome that has recently emerged in Germany, the Netherlands and also in our country. Everything points to toxic chewing bones being the cause.