Since 2015, 47 dogs have died during or after grooming at Petsmart, according to USA Today. The most recent death occurred in September 2018.
Petsmart has come under fire for its grooming policies in recent years. In 2017, the company was sued by the parents of a dachshund who died after being groomed at a Petsmart in Ohio. The lawsuit alleges that the dog was left unattended for hours in a drying cage and that employees did not properly monitor her.
Petsmart has also been accused of using harsh chemicals on dogs during grooming. In 2016, a class action lawsuit was filed against the company alleging that it used toxic chemicals on dogs during grooming that caused burns and respiratory problems.
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Since 2015, 47 dogs have died during or after grooming at Petsmart, according to USA Today. Petsmart has come under fire for its grooming policies in recent years, and has been accused of using harsh chemicals on dogs during grooming that can cause burns and respiratory problems.