Comments on: Warning: Don’t Eat Your Dog!

By: Ginger

Ginger — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:14:43 +0000

Some Fillipinos eat dog. (I understand it is now against the lasw.) I found a recipe for wedding stew that even includes instructions on skinning the poor fellow. Perhaps, it is a universal label. Is it sold in the Philippines?

By: Sko Hayes

Sko Hayes — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:25:45 +0000

Actually, all drugs intended for animals used for food have to be tested for residue issues- IOW, after the animal takes the drug, how long does it take to get out of the animal’s system? For animals bound for slaughter, withdrawl periods can range from 7 to 60 days, and it’s against the law to knowingly sell an animal for slaughter that could possibly have drug residues.
If the drug is targeted towards pets (dogs or cats) this testing is not necessary, but the warning must be put on the label.

By: John P.

John P. — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:11:29 +0000

I believe you may find that the label was required and approved by the Food & Drug Administration.
The labeling for all drugs, both animal and human, muust be approved by the FDA. If the drug has not been tested and approved for use in animals intended for human consumption, then such a disclaimer will be required.

By: Chris S

Chris S — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:17:24 +0000

I think you two may have missed the point a bit. The label is just funny, it was an off the wall bit of mouseprint according to my thinking. You have to remember the site is about highlighting mouseprint, not always pointing out how the consumer is getting screwed by mouseprint. This is a nice lighter side bit just like the store that sells shirts by the button that Edgar highlighted awhile back.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:33:07 +0000

People eat dogs in some countries. Maybe this is a universal label…