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Avoid the risk of salmonella by insisting on antler chews that are shed naturally, not harvested as a food byproduct

ANDERSON, IN – When is a treat not a treat? When it exposes not only your dog but also your family to possible infection by salmonella or other food-borne illnesses.

Scout & Zoe’s believes dog chews are meant to be smiling, tail- wagging fun; never something that should cause families to worry. That’s one of the big reasons to get excited about Scout & Zoe’s Natural Antler Dog Chews, which are never a part of the food production process.

“There are a lot of reasons why our naturally-shed antler chews are a better choice for your dog and health concerns over food-borne bacteria are right at the top of the list,” says Cindy Dunston Quirk, owner and developer of Scout & Zoe’s chews. “Unlike so many other products for pets, our chews are not derived from skin or internal bone, so they avoid any connection to the meat processing industry. This is just one of the ways in which I think we have found the perfect product for our dogs.”

The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made headlines recently in announcing the recall of thousands of boxes of pig ears due to salmonella contamination. The recall was considered more serious because the contamination endangered not only dogs but also any humans who handled the pig ear chews.

Not knowing all the facts in the pig ear recall case, Cindy says she can’t comment on it in any way, other than to express her concern for those who might have been affected.

“As consumers we all have a lot of choices to make in the products we buy for our families,” she says. “I feel very good in knowing Scout & Zoe’s chews are a safe product your dog will love.”

About Scout & Zoe’s: Scout & Zoe’s Natural Antler Dog Chews are 100 percent natural elk antlers, gathered only after they’ve been shed naturally as part of the elk’s life cycle.

Antler chews are the right choice for the 15 to 20 percent of dogs who suffer from allergies to beef, chicken or have other digestive issues. They’re a safer choice for any dog because antler chews won’t splinter like bones. Owners like them because they don’t wind up in a gooey mess like rawhide and best of all they take away the need for pets to chew on furniture, shoes and other things around the house.

Scout & Zoe’s are superior to other chews in helping dogs maintain clean, healthy teeth and contain trace minerals such as calcium and phosphorous which add to the pet’s overall health.

Typically last four to six weeks, Scout & Zoe’s chews are available in a variety of sizes to suit every breed. No animals are harmed and no violence is imposed on any elk during the gathering of the antlers.

To order Scout & Zoe’s chews for your pet, go to www.scoutandzoes.com or call (317) 457-7222 to find a retail outlet near you.