Hi my pals, I hope you are all having a good day. Mommy and I saw another article about bad treats from China and we wanted to make sure everyone knew about it.
April 5, 2012
By jhofve77 (Dr. Jean Hofve of Little Big Cat)
On the Veterinary Information
Network, several veterinarians have reported cases where dogs have
developed symptoms of kidney failure (Fanconi’s syndrome) similar to
dogs who have been poisoned by Chinese-made chicken jerky treats.
So far, the brands implicated are all made in China:
- Beefeaters Sweet Potato Snacks for Dogs
- Canyon Creek Ranch Chicken Yam Good Dog Treats (FDA has issued a warning on this product)
- Drs. Foster and Smith (exact item not specified in the report)
- Dogswell Veggie Life Vitality
There was also speculation that the problem may also extend to pork products (pig ears) and cat treats made
in China. Australian veterinarians have reported similar symptoms from
chicken jerky treats, as well as several cases associated with “Veggie
Dents,” a dog treat made in Vietnam by Virbac, an American company. Virbac recalled one batch of Veggie Dents in Australia in 2009.
The FDA still claims that there is no pending recall of Chinese-made pet treats, even though it has repeatedly issued warnings about the problems associated with chicken jerky treats since 2007.
Symptoms of Fanconi’s syndrome include:
Increased drinking and urinating
“Accidents” in the house
Reduced appetite
Weight loss
Weakness
Blood and urine tests show azotemia (high BUN and Creatinine), dilute urine, and glucose in the urine (that isn’t diabetes).
Most affected dogs have recovered over time with good supportive care.
We strongly recommend that you check the source of all cat
or dog treats you may have purchased, and do not give them to your pet
if they were made in China. It would be best to avoid any pet food or
treat products made in China, and probably a good idea to avoid all
dried animal parts, because they are not heated to a temperature that
will kill pathogenic bacteria.
My pals, we can never be too safe, so please be careful and check your treats.
Thank you for visiting and I love you all!!
Loveys Sasha