The FDA did issue cautionary warnings to the public
concerning chicken jerky treats in September 2007 and issued a Preliminary Animal Health Notification in December 2008.
Not exact matches
Numerous complaints
concerning Waggin» Train
chicken jerky treats sickening or killing dogs can be found on the Internet and have sparked the creation of petitions and social media groups by and for pet owners who have lost their pet to illness that they believe is associated with the
treats.
On the company's web site, Waggin» Train addresses consumer
concerns and continues to maintain the integrity and quality of their
chicken jerky treats, asserting a comprehensive food safety program and strict quality assurance teams dedicated to overseeing the various steps of the manufacturing process.
The lawsuit states that although Nestlé Purina and Waggin» Train had received complaints of more than 500 incidents in which dog
treats containing
chicken jerky imported from China caused dogs to become sick or die, they continued to market their product as being «wholesome» and placed no warnings
concerning the product on the packaging.
A recently published review highlights the risks associated with heat - processed commercial pet foods: «There were 11 major pet food recalls in the United States between 1996 and 2010 that were due to chemical contaminants or misformulations: 3 aflatoxin, 3 excess vitamin D3, 1 excess methionine, 3 inadequate thiamine, and 1 adulteration with melamine and related compounds and an additional 2 warnings
concerning a Fanconi - like renal syndrome in dogs after ingesting large amounts of
chicken jerky treat products.
When I told the vet's office I gave him
chicken jerky treats they became
concerned.
Dr. Marie: I have always been
concerned about how fast my dogs eat
chicken jerky treats, sometimes swallowing without even chewing them.
«We know some pet parents are wary of dog and cat
treats made in China, especially
chicken jerky products, and we've heard their
concerns,» Jim Myers, Petco's chief executive, said Monday — a good seven years after complaints first surfaced about
chicken treats made in China sickening and killing dogs.
«We know some pet parents are wary of dog and cat
treats made in China, especially
chicken jerky products, and we've heard their
concerns,» said Jim Myers, Petco CEO.