The FDA just released “Questions and Answers Regarding Chicken Jerky Treats from China.” Below is that content… Questions and Answers Regarding Chicken Jerky Treats from China Why did FDA issue a cautionary update in November 2011? In 2011, FDA saw an increase in the number of complaints it received of dog illnesses associated with consumption [...]
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I’ve been provided with a document sharing what the FDA has been testing for – since 2007 – on jerky treats. Up to mid-November, 2011, the FDA had received 353 reports of illness or death believed to be related to the jerky treats (in 2011). From mid-November to present, the number of complaints reported to FDA has [...]
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This month, we have received dozens of emails from distraught pet owners who suspect their dogs have been poisoned by pet foods. As of February 10,, 2012,the FDA has received 537 reports of illnesses in dogs, including 467 reports since it issued a renewed warning about chicken jerky treats from China in November. That number includes 353 reports [...]
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This month, we have been receiving dozens of emails from pet owners dealing with the loss or illness of their pets. There have been a few foods implicated but we’ll start with Waggin Train in this post. We also have plenty of affected dogs from other Purina products. If you think your dog has been [...]
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Hundreds of consumer complaints are aimed at dog food manufactures so far in 2012 and dozens – perhaps hundreds – of dogs are dead. Does this sound like deja vu? Could there be another massive recall like there was five years ago? The answer is, it is likely happening now. Fortunately, pet owners have become [...]
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In the last five days, I’ve heard from three pet owners who have suffered through the deaths of seven pets believed to be directly related to Chinese imported jerky treats and U.S. pet foods. It is believed, three dogs died from jerky treats, four dogs died from dog food. Pet Owner #1 that contacted me [...]
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A Houston woman said she went through a nightmare involving deadly dog treats while visiting relatives in Connecticut last week. Sallie Des Biens said she bought some Waggin’ Train chicken jerky treats at a grocery store for her daughter-in-law’s dog, Major. After Des Biens fed Major a few treats, the dog went into liver failure [...]
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As more and more dogs are becoming sick and/or dying from Chinese imported chicken jerky treats, the FDA is stating they have found “no evidence of harmful levels of melamine or other substances”. However recent information provided to me is stating something quite different. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), specifically Dr. Warren Skippon DVM of CVMA, told [...]
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