Question from Terry Ann
Debra
I want to buy my dog a new leather collar, but can I assume that it is safe in terms of chemicals outgassing or leaching into his skin? I know leather is natural, but do they treat it somehow during the manufacturing process? My dog has immune issues and I worry about just about everything anymore that he comes into contact with.
Thank you! Terry and Dusty
Debra’s Answer
Leather itself is not toxic, as it is simply the skin of an animal. However, it may be treated with various different substances, some of which can be quite toxic.
I would contact the manufacturer and see how the leather used was treated.
I find some leather products to have quite an odor and others to have none at all.
