'So bloody dangerous, get rid of them': Pet owners issue grim warning about retractable dog leads as they share photos of their gruesome injuries
- New warnings have emerged online about dangers of retractable dog leads
- Leads have long, thin cords that can wrap around body parts or trip bystanders
- Photos online show injuries caused by leads including cuts to people's necks
Renewed warnings about a popular type of dog leash are surfacing online amid fears of serious and potentially deadly injuries.
Leads with retractable cords have been a subject of debate among dog owners for years, with those in favour saying they allow the animals more freedom.
Critics say the long and thin cord used in the lead can get tangled and, if wrapped around a person or animal, can cut into the skin - even causing amputations and strangulation.
Renewed warnings about a popular type of dog leash are surfacing online amid fears of serious, and even deadly, injuries
The long and thin cord used in the lead can get tangled and, if wrapped around a person or animal, can cut into the skin - even causing amputations and strangulation
Some of the scenarios highlighted that could be dangerous include cuts and burns if the cord wraps around a body part and dogs running into traffic or in front of pedestrians or those on bicycles or skateboards
A post to the the Dogs in the Park NSW Facebook page reminded dog owners of the dangers of these types of leads.
Some of the scenarios highlighted that could be dangerous include cuts and burns if the cord wraps around a body part and dogs running into traffic or in front of pedestrians or those on bicycles or skateboards.
Leigh Kahlert, who runs an animals shelter in northern Brisbane, said he was against the leads, saying he had witness first hand the dangers.
She told Yahoo News he had seen a small shitzu a long way ahead of its owner on a retractable lead.
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The small dog approached Mr Kahlert's rottweiler who was behind a 1.8 metre fence on her property.
The shitzu wriggled it's way through a gap in the fence where it was mauled by the larger dog, requiring expensive emergecy vet care.
'He wasn't even holding his dog back,' Ms Kahlert said.
'I've always hated those leads and if anyone donates them to the shelter, we have to throw them away,' Ms Khalert told Yahoo News.
'They're so bloody dangerous, nobody has any control. Our dogs never go anywhere without a short, thick lead.'
The long and thin cord used in the lead can get tangled and, if wrapped around a person or animal, cause injury
Retractable leads like this one have caused debate among dog owners with some saying they offer freedom while others saying they are dangerous
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