Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2011 15:29:58 GMT -5
This info came from another forum I belong to - you may have already seen this....
Chicken jerky treats linked to mystery illnesses, deaths in dogs
By JoNel Aleccia
Chicken jerky treats may be to blame for dozens of new reports of mysterious
illnesses and some deaths in dogs, prompting a renewed warning for pet
owners by the Food and Drug Administration.
At least 70 dogs have been sickened so far this year after reportedly eating
chicken jerky products imported from China, FDA officials said. That's up
from 54 reports of illness in 2010. Some of the dogs have died, according to
the anecdotal reports from pet owners and veterinarians.
FDA officials say they have not been able to find a cause for the illnesses.
Extensive chemical and microbiological testing has failed to turn up a
specific contaminant and officials did not identify a specific brand of
treats. They note that the reports of illness have not conclusively been
tied to chicken jerky products, also sold as chicken tenders, chicken strips
or chicken treats.
The new warning follows previous FDA cautions about chicken jerky treats in
<http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm048029.htm>
2007 and
<http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm054448.htm>
2008. But after a high of 156 reports of illness in 2007, the number of
complaints dropped. Now, it's rising again.
Dog owners and vets are reporting that animals may be stricken with a range
of illnesses within days or hours of eating chicken jerky, including kidney
failure and Fanconi syndrome, a condition characterized by low glucose.
Symptoms may include decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting,
diarrhea, increased water consumption and increased urination. If dogs show
any of these signs, stop feeding the animal the chicken jerky products, FDA
officials said. If signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, seek
veterinary help.
Most dogs have recovered, officials said.
Illnesses can be reported to the FDA's
<http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ReportaProblem/ucm182403.h
tm> Pet Food Complaint site.
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Chicken jerky treats linked to mystery illnesses, deaths in dogs
By JoNel Aleccia
Chicken jerky treats may be to blame for dozens of new reports of mysterious
illnesses and some deaths in dogs, prompting a renewed warning for pet
owners by the Food and Drug Administration.
At least 70 dogs have been sickened so far this year after reportedly eating
chicken jerky products imported from China, FDA officials said. That's up
from 54 reports of illness in 2010. Some of the dogs have died, according to
the anecdotal reports from pet owners and veterinarians.
FDA officials say they have not been able to find a cause for the illnesses.
Extensive chemical and microbiological testing has failed to turn up a
specific contaminant and officials did not identify a specific brand of
treats. They note that the reports of illness have not conclusively been
tied to chicken jerky products, also sold as chicken tenders, chicken strips
or chicken treats.
The new warning follows previous FDA cautions about chicken jerky treats in
<http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm048029.htm>
2007 and
<http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm054448.htm>
2008. But after a high of 156 reports of illness in 2007, the number of
complaints dropped. Now, it's rising again.
Dog owners and vets are reporting that animals may be stricken with a range
of illnesses within days or hours of eating chicken jerky, including kidney
failure and Fanconi syndrome, a condition characterized by low glucose.
Symptoms may include decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting,
diarrhea, increased water consumption and increased urination. If dogs show
any of these signs, stop feeding the animal the chicken jerky products, FDA
officials said. If signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, seek
veterinary help.
Most dogs have recovered, officials said.
Illnesses can be reported to the FDA's
<http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ReportaProblem/ucm182403.h
tm> Pet Food Complaint site.
Will you change what kind of treats you give your dog?
<https://www.facebook.com/msnbcvitals#%21/msnbcvitals/posts/261165317266684>
Tell us on Facebook.
Related stories:
<http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/31/8527348-halloween-hazard-xylit
ol-laced-treats-could-kill-your-dog> Xylitol-laced treats could kill your
dog
If I remember correctly, the original warning was for any chicken jerky treats that have "china" on the package. It can be in very small print.