How many dogs have died from Chinese jerky treats?
PHOTOS of dogs who allegedly died after eating Chinese-made treats. In just the past four months, the Food and Drug Administration has fielded over 530 complaints from pet owners claiming their dogs suffered illness or death after eating jerky treats made in China, officials tell ABC News.
Are there any animal illnesses linked to jerky pet treats?
Although it is impossible to conclude definitively in every case whether the events reported were caused by eating jerky pet treats, FDA continues to believe that there is an association between some of the reports and consumption of jerky pet treats.
When did FDA warn about chicken jerky from China?
The FDA issued its first warning about chicken jerky treats from China in 2007, in response to the first wave of consumer complaints, and then issued a second in 2008.
Why did my dog get sick from chicken jerky?
Holly McCutcheon, a dog owner who says her fit, four-year-old dog Jack got sick in January, says there’s no doubt in her mind that it was due to chicken jerky treats from China. She joined Sen. Brown at a recent press conference to make sure she tells pet owners about the potential life-threatening risk.
PHOTOS of dogs who allegedly died after eating Chinese-made treats. In just the past four months, the Food and Drug Administration has fielded over 530 complaints from pet owners claiming their dogs suffered illness or death after eating jerky treats made in China, officials tell ABC News.
The FDA issued its first warning about chicken jerky treats from China in 2007, in response to the first wave of consumer complaints, and then issued a second in 2008.
Holly McCutcheon, a dog owner who says her fit, four-year-old dog Jack got sick in January, says there’s no doubt in her mind that it was due to chicken jerky treats from China. She joined Sen. Brown at a recent press conference to make sure she tells pet owners about the potential life-threatening risk.
Can a dog die from food made in China?
Pet owners are wisely avoiding treats and foods made in China and that’s good. But despite avoiding these products, their dogs continue to die and become ill. How can this happen when the food label says ‘made in the USA’? The label on your pet food or treat may conceal a little lie – and this lie could cost your pet his health or even his life.
How did Chansey the dog die from China?
By the time the Thaxtons got her to a veterinarian, Chansey’s kidneys had shut down and she was in extreme pain. She died two days later. “It was so hard. It was just devastating,” Kevin Thaxton told ABC News.
Why are so many dog treats made in China?
He points out that the treats are made in China because white chicken meat is so readily available in the country. Chinese consumers prefer dark meat, leaving an abundance of white meat to be manufactured into treats and imported to the U.S. READ Nestle Purina’s FAQ about Waggin’ Train treats.