What is the little package in beef jerky?
Silica gel is a desiccant, or drying agent, that manufacturers often place in little packets to keep moisture from damaging certain food and commercial products. You may have seen silica packets in everything from beef jerky to the new shoes you bought.
Why is there an oxygen sachet in beef jerky?
Iron intoxication in a dog consequent to the ingestion of oxygen absorber sachets in pet treat packaging. Oxygen absorbers are commonly used in packages of dried or dehydrated foods (e.g., beef jerky, dried fruit) to prolong shelf life and protect food from discoloration and decomposition.
Why was my dog poisoned by a sachet of jerky?
In the case of the poisoned pup, the “active” ingredient in the sachet was iron. Iron is a natural oxygen scavengers, and iron oxide powders are enclosed in the itty bitty sachets to control the oxygen environment in the package.
Is it safe for my dog to eat beef jerky?
Garlic, onion powder and pepper may be included in the recipe. These are all potentially harmful for hounds. Homemade beef jerky is best because you’ll know exactly what ingredients are in your dog’s dried meat snacks. An easier way is to get quality beef jerky treats that are specifically made for dogs.
What happens if a dog eats an oxygen absorber?
We present a case of canine ingestion of an oxygen absorber from a bag of dog treats that resulted in iron intoxication necessitating chelation therapy. A 7-month-old female Jack Russell terrier presented for evaluation of vomiting and melena 8-12 h after ingesting 1-2 oxygen absorber sachets from a package of dog treats.
Iron intoxication in a dog consequent to the ingestion of oxygen absorber sachets in pet treat packaging. Oxygen absorbers are commonly used in packages of dried or dehydrated foods (e.g., beef jerky, dried fruit) to prolong shelf life and protect food from discoloration and decomposition.
Are there oxygen absorber packets in pet jerky?
Heads up jerky treat fans (kidding): Dr. Michael Fox in a recent post warns of a poisoning danger with the oxygen absorber packets often found in the bags of pet treats. They contain oxygen absorbing iron that can cause iron poisoning should your pet accidentally get into a bag of treats.
In the case of the poisoned pup, the “active” ingredient in the sachet was iron. Iron is a natural oxygen scavengers, and iron oxide powders are enclosed in the itty bitty sachets to control the oxygen environment in the package.
We present a case of canine ingestion of an oxygen absorber from a bag of dog treats that resulted in iron intoxication necessitating chelation therapy. A 7-month-old female Jack Russell terrier presented for evaluation of vomiting and melena 8-12 h after ingesting 1-2 oxygen absorber sachets from a package of dog treats.