Pro tip: overheard a vet tech say something scary about retractable leashes

I was at the pet store and heard a vet tech telling someone she sees 3-4 dogs a month with neck injuries from those retractable leashes. She said the thin cord can slice right through skin if it gets wrapped around a leg. I switched to a standard 6-foot leash the next day, anyone else ditch theirs?

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ivanross1d ago

Oh great, so those leashes are basically cheese graters for dogs? Guess I'll stick with the boring old rope that doesn't double as a weapon. Pretty wild that something marketed as "convenient" can turn a walk into a trip to the vet.

wendyg431d ago

The cord can definitely do some damage if it gets tangled up, which is scary for such a common item. That neck injury statistic is pretty eye-opening since most people just think they're a convenience thing. Swapping to a standard leash is the easiest way to avoid those risks completely.