An amazing story how a veterinarian with the support from consumers found the cause of
pet illness and death - despite all odds against them.
The results do little more than confirm the FDA hasn't identified what is making so many dogs sick, while the number of
pet illnesses and deaths linked to the treats has now climbed to over 1,800.
An FDA document leaked this week from a confidential source within the US Congress details the chronological timeline of tests that the agency has performed on chicken jerky treats since 2007 — tests which many pet owners say have ignored some of the most potentially lethal substances possibly responsible for the rash of
pet illnesses and deaths.
Not exact matches
«Melamine is an ingredient that should not be in
pet food at any level,» Stephen Sundlof, director of the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, said at a press conference, adding that the agency is «not yet fully certain that melamine is the cause of
illness and death in
pets.»
FDA says a chemical linked to the
deaths and illnesses of hundreds of dogs
and cats may have been intentionally added to an ingredient in
pet food to artificially enhance its protein levels
Like many others, I've had some challenges: a chronic
illness,
death of a family member, divorce, loss of beloved
pets,
and the end of a career... make that several careers.
The other danger comes from
Peter's childhood pal Harry Osborne (Dane DeHaan), who is now running Oscorp after the
death of his father Norman (Chris Cooper), but suffers from the same terminal
illness,
and believes that the only cure is Spider - Man's blood.
Some plans even include coverage for boarding
and kennel fees
and will pay out a set amount for vacation cancellation due to a
pet's
illness or for the loss of a
pet due to theft, straying or
death.
It was 2006 — a year before a spate of
pet deaths and illnesses caused by contaminated food triggered widespread
pet food recalls.
These types of bacteria can affect you
and your family as well as your
pets causing serious
illness or
death.
Remember to get your
pet immediately to the vets if you suspect wet tail or another health condition as
deaths can be prevented
and illnesses CAN be treated.
After the Environmental Protection Agency's extensive review of adverse events from spot - on flea
and tick products for
pets, the agency has given manufacturers six months to change their labels to help prevent even more problems than the 44,000
illnesses and 600
deaths reported in 2008.
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and other spot drop
pet medications that compromise some
pets immune systems
and have been shown to promote dry skin, itching sensations, erratic behavior, convulsions,
illness and premature
death in some
pets.
Manufacturers of chicken jerky treats that have been incriminated in
illness and death in thousands of
pets have been given the green light to bring these products back to market, after they voluntarily withdrew them in January 2013.
Central Veterinary Associates (CVA) is reminding
pet owners about «National
Pet Poison Prevention Week,» which is the week of March 20
and is urging them to recognize the common poisonous items
and household products that can cause serious
illnesses or
death in
pets.
In the wake of an Australian Veterinary Journal article outlining a study of dogs exposed to dried chicken treats produced in China, the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that it has received a total of approximately 3,000 reports of
pet illness possibly related to the consumption of jerky treats, including 580
deaths.
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The company said Thursday it was saddened to learn of the
illnesses and deaths of customers»
pets,
and that quality
and safety remain priorities.
These diseases cause serious
illness and sometimes
death in our
pets, so their prevention is extremely important.
Can identify intestinal parasites — organisms that can rob your
pet of nutrition
and cause diarrhea, vomiting, serious
illnesses or even
death.
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.
Since the current
illnesses and deaths affecting our
pets is still a mystery, FDA scientists, in conjunction with academia
and industry, are reviewing blood
and tissue samples of the affected animals to understand how wheat gluten contaminated with melamine contributed to the
pets»
illnesses.
We know that the
illnesses and deaths reported are mostly linked to jerky
pet treats sourced from China.
Your
pet should be protected against those diseases which are most common, highly contagious
and which cause serious
illness or
death.
Fur
and Feather has provided homes to
pets whose owners can no longer take care of them due to
illness,
death in the family, or financial crisis.
The clinic pledges to use all reasonable precautions
and care to prevent injury,
illness, escape, or
death of your
pet.
In some cases the toxicity of these chemicals has resulted in
illnesses and the
death of
pets.
Whether it comes unexpectedly, or after the course of a long
illness, the
death of our beloved
pet leaves us feeling anguished
and empty.
Vaccines are designed to safely expose your
pet's developing immune system to diseases in which natural exposure (rabies or leptosporosis for example) may result in extreme
illness or
death to both
pet and people alike.
Meanwhile, the number of
illnesses and deaths of beloved
pets linked to the treats is now over 1,800.
Now, however, we know that parasites can cause serious
illness and even
death in
pets.
Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common causes of
illness and death in older
pets.
Most of the time,
pets are dumped in the local shelter, thrown away to face cold, overcrowded kennels,
illness and injury,
and for most of the animals discarded in California shelters, eventually
death.
We've all heard the phrase «people shouldn't have
pets if they can't afford them,» but we all know that situations change in light of tragedies,
illnesses, job loss,
and death.
A recent report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency makes it clear that every commercial flea product can cause
illness and even
death in
pets; the agency is now encouraging more truthful labeling, but it is not requiring safer products.
As an all around lover of animals, my mother will absolutely cry over her
pets»
illnesses and deaths, before she would ever shed a tear over a human being.
Restricting mobile vaccine services will likely cause
pets to die because the preventative services that could have been received from our mobile vaccine service will be limited, eliminating access to care for a significant amount of individuals
and overtime, leading to the
deaths of many
pets that have contracted preventable, but deadly
illnesses.
Since 2007, the FDA says it has received about 4,800 reports of
pet illnesses,
and 1,000 dog
deaths, possibly related to the consumption of jerky treats.
Since 2007, the FDA has received reports about such
illnesses involving 3,600 dogs
and 10 cats, including approximately 580
pet deaths.
The turning point came in 2007, when a rash of
pet deaths and illnesses associated with a contaminated ingredient sourced from China led to mass
pet - food product recalls.
While the FDA continues to dilly - dally — searching endlessly for the precise mechanism in chicken jerky treats from China that is causing
illness and death in thousands of
pets in the U.S.
and elsewhere —
pet owners are starting to demand action.
Still, cigarettes have plenty of nicotine
and even a small cigarette butt can mean serious
illness or even
death for a small
pet.
Case in point: the widespread contamination of melamine (a chemical used in the production of plastics, which imitates protein) rocked the
pet food industry not so long ago,
and led to thousands of
deaths and illnesses.
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.
Insurance can be great for reducing the financial pain that your
pet's
illness and even
death can bring, but it can't help when it comes to the associated pain of losing your beloved family member, or deciding when it's time to let go.
Significant life events — such as the
death of a family member, friend, or
pet; moving or divorce of parents; trauma; abuse; a parent leaving on military deployment; natural disaster; or a major
illness in the family — can cause stress that might lead to problems with mood, sleep, appetite, behavior
and academic or social functioning in children.
Significant life events such as a
death of a family member, friend or
pet, divorce, abuse,
and a major
illness can cause stress the may lead to problems with behavior, mood, sleep
and academic
and social problems.
We help treat a variety of issues with children
and adolescents such as anger
and behavioral issues, attachment disorder, adoption, ADD / ADHD, stress, family issues, life changes such as a divorce a move or an
illness,
death of a close family member, friend or
pet, bullying, developmental delays, anxiety
and depression.