Many of these headlines have centered around toxic
jerky treats imported from China that have resulted in over 1,000 pet deaths and almost 5,000 reported cases of illnesses for both dogs and cats.
The recently posted issue of dogs developing acute kidney disease (Fanconi syndrome) from meat
jerky treats imported from China may... continue
Pet owners have reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 2,200 cases of pet illnesses, including 360 canine deaths and one feline death, from consumption of
jerky treats imported from China.
Not exact matches
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.
Avoid using dehydrated chicken
jerky, though, as most are
imported from China (check the small print carefully), and the AVMA and FDA have warned that these
treats have been linked to kidney failure in dogs, though no cause has yet been found.
The FDA has been aware of problems with chicken
jerky imported from China since they started receiving reports in 2007 from dog owners about pets that grew ill or died after eating the
treats.
Unfortunately for pets, chicken
jerky treats are still available to consumers, and stores continue to not post the FDA warning about the products
imported from China.
Despite repeated efforts by cat owners in the United States to stop the
import of all chicken
jerky treats from China, a...
Since 2007, a number of scares have occurred involving
imported food and
treat ingredients — notably
jerky — laced with contaminants including melamine, as well as illegal antibiotics and anti-virals.
Wal - Mart Stores Inc. stopped selling Chicken
Jerky Strips from
Import - Pingyang Pet Product Co. and Chicken
Jerky treats from Shanghai Bestro Trading on July 26th.
Dogs have been given the diagnosis of acquired Fanconi's syndrome, a rare kidney disease commonly associated with
jerky treats and poultry meal
imported from China.