Nearly 1,000 dogs sickened by chicken treats
The number of dogs reported sickened by chicken jerky pet treats from China is nearing 1,000, according to federal health officials.
The Food and Drug Administration has logged 900 reports of illnesses and deaths since November, when it warned owners about continued problems with the products — all made in China — known as chicken jerky strips, treats and nuggets, a spokesperson said.
Last November, the agency had heard from 70 owners about problems ranging from vomiting and diarrhea to kidney failure after animals consumed the treats. Since then, complaints from owners and reports from veterinarians have mounted steadily, putting pressure on the FDA to solve the problem, MSNBC reports.
The agency sent inspectors earlier this year to Chinese factories where the treats are made, but no results of those reviews are yet available, an FDA spokesperson said Monday. Despite repeated tests since 2007, FDA scientists have been unable to detect any toxin responsible for the animal illnesses.
Three brands mentioned in the consumer complaints are Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch brands, marketed by Nestle Purina PetCare Co., and Milo’s Kitchen Home-style Dog Treats, sold by the Del Monte Corp.
Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch treats are produced and supplied by JOC Great Wall Corp. Ltd. of Nanjing, China.
Both manufacturers have insisted their chicken jerky treats are sound and that any illnesses are unrelated to the products.
Posted by jwoestendiek May 23rd, 2012 under Muttsblog.
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Comments
Comment from Gabby
Time September 2, 2012 at 3:58 am
My dog loves the Milo Kitchen Treats. My dog became violently ill the end of May until the middle of July. Vomiting, Diarrhea, kidneys shutting down, dehydrated (Daily I.V.’s) Daily visits to the vet, and at the beginning twice a day. stomach problems; gastritis and pancreatitis. He was a healthy dog, no problems and wham. My 6 yr old Llasapoo was deathly ill. It cost me thousands to get him semi well. He still won’t eat on a daily bases. He is a family member and we cried for days. He went from 15lbs down to 10. Why do they still have these products on the shelf? Why aren’t we the consumer notified/aware of the severe dangers these products have and how it effects our trusted, innocent and defenseless pet. You should be ashamed of yourselves for allowing this to continue.You are just as guilty as the manufacturer. Sad, so very sad.
Comment from VERA MCCLELLAN
Time May 29, 2012 at 7:10 am
I AM CONCERN SBOUT MYDOG USING YOUR PRODUCE AS OUR DOG LOVES THEM.