By Brett Lackey For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 05:37 BST, 14 April 2019 | Updated: 08:43 BST, 14 April 2019
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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