Chicken Jerky from China - update

The FDA has issued a new warning about feeding your dog chicken jerky treats that are manufactured in China. Please check the packaging of any treats you feed your dogs.

http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm054448...

Here are the highlights. This article was last updated April 26th of this year

Preliminary Animal Health Notification - Chicken Jerky Products for

December 19, 2008

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to caution consumers of a potential association between the development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products also described as chicken
tenders, strips or treats. FDA continues to receive complaints of dogs
experiencing illness that their owners or veterinarians associate with
consumption of chicken jerky products. The chicken jerky products are
imported to the U.S. from China. FDA issued a cautionary warning to
consumers in September 2007.

FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky products to watch their dogs closely for any or all of the following signs which may occur within hours to days of feeding the product:
decreased appetite, although some may continue to consume the treats to
the exclusion of other foods; decreased activity; vomiting; diarrhea,
sometimes with blood; and increased water consumption and/or increased
urination. If the dog shows any of these signs, stop feeding the chicken
jerky product. Owners should consult their veterinarian if signs are
severe or persist for more than 24 hours. Blood tests may indicate
kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may
indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose). Although most dogs
appear to recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have
died.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on June 6, 2010 at 12:44pm

I might be picky but I don't feed my dogs any treats from Chine and try to stay away from toys made there also!

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Permalink Reply by Diane Burda on June 8, 2010 at 12:02pm

Are there brand names to look for ?

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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on June 8, 2010 at 12:28pm

Almost all the jery products I see at the grocery and pet stores are made in China. It is really hard to find "Made in the USA" brands, but Costco does carry it. You need to look at the package; it is usually in small letters, though the ones "Made in USA" tend to have an American flag so it is easier to see.

I know that Waggin' Train and Dingo are from China.

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Permalink Reply by Diane Burda on June 8, 2010 at 1:14pm

I just bought a big bag of a chicken jerky product with glucosamine and chondroitin, called Happy Hips. It is also made in China...I bought it at my local health food store. Should I dump it?

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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on June 8, 2010 at 1:19pm

I suggest you see if the store will take it back. Explain your concern, even take a copy of the FDA report. They may be unaware and want to change vendors. Hopefully they will refund your money. I stopped feeding the Chinese jerky after Bruce was diagnosed with kidney failure and then I read about the FDA report. The vet backed up my concern. Now, his kidneys are not optimal but they did rebound pretty well. He's hanging in there :)