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Nylabone dog products are not “natural” as advertised by the manufacturer, according to a recent class action lawsuit.
Nylabone Corp. manufacturers numerous types of dog products including dental spray, dental chews, toothpaste, edible treats, and interactive treats such as chew toys which have edible treats inside.
Plaintiff Keith Scandore argues that these products are marketed and advertised as “natural” in order to appeal to “health-conscious consumers.”
However, the Nylabone class action lawsuit claims that these representations are false.
Instead, the products allegedly contain synthetic ingredients including the following: riboflavin; niacin; folic acid; citric acid; gelatin; ascorbic acid; zinc oxide; sorbitol; and more. These ingredients are produced synthetically, which Scandore argues makes the Nylabone products not natural.
“Discovering that the ingredients are not natural and are actually synthetic requires a scientific investigation and knowledge of chemistry beyond that of the average consumer,” the Nylabone class action argues.
“That is why, even though the ingredients listed above are identified on the back of the products’ packaging in the ingredients listed, the reasonable consumer would not understand – and is not, and should not be, expected to understand – that these ingredients are synthetic.”
Scandore argues that he and other consumers relied on Nylabone’s representations when purchasing the products. If they had known that the products were not natural, Scandore claims that they would not have purchased them or would have paid significantly less for them.
The Nylabone class action lawsuit claims that the manufacturer knew that customers would rely on the labeling of the dog products when purchasing. According to Scandore, Nylabone made deceptive and misleading statements about their products being “natural” in order to induce consumers to pay a premium price.
“Reasonable consumers, including Plaintiff and Class Members, value natural products for important reasons, including the belief that they are safer and healthier than alternative products that are not represented as natural,” the Nylabone class action lawsuit states.
These actions allegedly violate several federal and state consumer protection laws including the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Scandore seeks to represent a Class of consumers who purchased Nylabone dental solutions, edible treats, and interactive treats within the relevant statute of limitations. Scandore also seeks to represent a New York subclass.
The Nylabone class action lawsuit argues that Nylabone was unjustly enriched as a result of their deceptive marketing.
He seeks restitution and disgorgement of these “ill-gotten gains,” as well as compensatory damages, exemplary damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, interest, court costs, and attorneys’ fees.
Did you purchase Nylabone products believing that they were natural? Let us know in the comment section below.
Scandore and the proposed Class are represented by Jason P. Sultzer, Janine Pollack, and Jeremy Francis of The Sultzer Law Group PC; and Melissa S. Weiner and Joseph C. Bourne of Pearson Simon & Warshaw LLP.
The Nylabone Natural Class Action Lawsuit is Scandore v. Nylabone Corp., Case No. 1:20-cv-00254, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
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674 thoughts onNylabone Class Action Says Dog Treats Aren’t Natural
Been buying these for many many years for all my dogs I’ve ever owned. Including the 3 I have now. I went to buy some other day through chewy.com & they are out of the original nylabones I usually purchase. So I decided to do a search on the internet to find out why there’s a shortage & stumbled upon this class action conversation. You can include me on this list
My pit bull is 1 year I bought this for him he now won’t eat or drink and throwing up something needs to be done
I both both the nubz and the dental sticks from costco add me to list
I have been giving 1/2 a NUBZ nylabone to my 3 dogs for a couple of years every morning. Buy them when on sale at Costco. They pester me as soon as they wake up for this treat. The “natural” labeling and ad of helping their teeth sold me,
plus they are hooked. I thought I was providing a decent treat. It’s upsetting!
We got our dog at 8 weeks old. She was never sick. My friends dog passed away when my dog was 9 years old.
He thought it was from old age.
He gave my dog a nubs nylabone as we felt it was ok. She had one more later that day and was sick by morning.
Throwing up bile, had diarrhea, then by the next day still vomiting and diarrhea with blood in it we took her in to the vet. After an IV drip for 4 hours, a regimen of antibiotics, anti- Nassau, anti-diarrhea, and 1500$ bill she has been ok again.
We firmly believe it was from nylabones and the vet warned us of the foreign ingredients in them.
If you love your pet
BEWARE
I wish I could hold them responsible for the suffering my dog went through and the 1500$ vet bill.
Gave my dogs Nubz- after the first one my 11 year old lab had a bad seizure later that evening – i thought it was my dog aging until 2 days later my other lab had a seizure – not a coincidence – this product is garbage & ill shout it from the roof tops!
I’ve bought a lot of these for many years from Costco and still giving them to my dogs because they love them. I need to find a different treat.
I’m glad I came across this because Nylabone is all I buy my dogs including the plastic ones to chew on. The products are NOT cheap and this is really frustrating and complete FALSE ADVERTISING! Sickening just Sickening! Add Me Please! Won’t purchase another product and that does it for me purchasing anything on Chewy!
Some one had gifted these to my puppy. Within 24 hours the puppy started throwing up. The puppy now can’t keep any food down. Now I have to take the puppy to the vet.
My dog died within 24 hours of using the toothpaste.
Did you the Nylabone product still labelled as Natural?
Just had my sweet boxer dog to the vet (in the middle of the night and being charged $619) due to stomach issues. Have gone through the house and yard and pitched all the nylabone products. This is ridiculous!
Currently sitting in the er veterinary parking lot while my dog is inside getting X-rays because I thought the nylabones were natural. Are other dog throw up blood.
My dogs are 3 yrs old and I have purchased these from Costco the entire time thinking they are good for my dog. Maybe this is whats causeing them discomfort due to allergies