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- U.S. veterinarian Dr. Ben Simpson-Vernon warns that throwing sticks can cause fatal dog injuries.
- He advises owners never to give dogs hard chews such as antlers, bones, or yak bars because they cause fractures.
- He recommends the fingernail test to ensure chews are soft enough for dogs.
- CDC and FDA found 15 of 196 raw pet-food samples with Salmonella and 32 with Listeria, highlighting raw-meat transmission risks.
