oh goodness, that is scary! I feed those. I actually have some of the Drs Foster & Smith in the cabinet now. They are going in the trash and I am calling the company!
On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Kitty <[email protected]> wrote: > > > This came from another list I am on. > > > *Sweet Potato Treats from China Causing Kidney Failure?* > *April 5, 2012* > *By jhofve77 <http://www.littlebigcat.com/author/jhofve77/>* *(Dr. Jean > Hofve of Little Big Cat)* > > *On the Veterinary Information Network, several veterinarians have > reported cases where dogs have developed symptoms of kidney failure > (Fanconi’s syndrome) similar to dogs who have been poisoned by Chinese-made > chicken jerky treats.* > > *So far, the brands implicated are all made in China:* > > - *Beefeaters Sweet Potato Snacks for Dogs* > - *Canyon Creek Ranch Chicken Yam Good Dog Treats (FDA has issued a > warning on this product)* > - *Drs. Foster and Smith (exact item not specified in the report)* > - *Dogswell Veggie Life Vitality* > > *There was also speculation that the problem may also extend to pork > products (pig ears) and cat treats made in China. Australian > veterinarians have reported similar symptoms from chicken jerky treats, as > well as several cases associated with “Veggie Dents,” a dog treat made in > Vietnam by Virbac <http://www.virbac.com/>, an American company. Virbac > recalled one batch of Veggie Dents in Australia in 2009.* > > *The FDA still claims that there is no pending recall of Chinese-made pet > treats, even though it has repeatedly issued warnings about the problems > associated with chicken jerky treats since 2007.* > > *Symptoms of Fanconi’s syndrome include:* > > - *Increased drinking and urinating* > - *“Accidents” in the house* > - *Reduced appetite* > - *Weight loss* > - *Weakness* > - *Blood and urine tests show azotemia (high BUN and Creatinine), > dilute urine, and glucose in the urine (that isn’t diabetes).* > > *Most affected dogs have recovered over time with good supportive care.* > > *We strongly recommend that you check the source of all cat or dog treats > you may have purchased, and do not give them to your pet if they were made > in China. It would be best to avoid any pet food or treat products made in > China, and probably a good idea to avoid all dried animal parts, because > they are not heated to a temperature that will kill pathogenic bacteria.* > > > > > -- Carey & Rocco
