There are currently increasing numbers of warnings circulating on social networks and messenger services poisoned food samples which are on behalf of Fressnapf be sent to households. But how serious is this danger?
The origin of the warnings
This rumor first surfaced 2016 in several animal protection forums and is circulating again this year on social networks. The message is often that animal haters fake food samples containing poison and transfer them under the name of Fressnapf distribute in mailboxes. Although such warnings are emotionally appealing and alarm many pet owners, there is currently a lack of evidence of such incidents.
What does Fressnapf say about the rumors?
The company has now taken a clear position and emphasizes that There are no unsolicited food samples sent. However, Fressnapf Austria and other national organizations still advise animal owners not to feed suspicious samples, but rather to hand them in at a branch or to the police. So far, no suspicious food samples have been submitted, the statement said.
How should you behave correctly?
The animal protection organization FOUR PAWS gives advice on how pet owners should react if they receive suspicious food samples:
- Do not feed: Unknown products that have not been ordered or purchased directly should generally not be fed.
- Report: If food samples arrive by mail, the incident should be reported to the police or an animal protection organization.
- No panic: Unchecked alerts should not be forwarded.