This is why I use human treats.
You never know whats in the dogie treats for sure.
Cross posted with permission: Anne Morrissey
Just a heads up....
> PLEASE READ AND SHARE THIS WITH ANYONE WHO HAS DOGS, ESPECIALLY SMALL
> DOGS
>
> Bella, 3 years old, 4 pounds
>
> Product - Smoke House Chicken Breast Tenders Treats
>
> Bella became suddenly ill ,and now hospitalized with her life threatened
> due
> to Smoke House Chicken Tenders.I recently purchased at Pet Smart. It
> doesn't matter where you purchase them, just don't purchase them.
>
> This was the first time I bought the Smoke House treats. Having read
> the
> label, it was listed as all natural, no additives, dyes etc. The treats
> were
> purchased on or about August 17. She loved them and I was happy
> because
> she typically only likes one treat. By August 23 she vomited bile, and
> again
> on August 24. Her personality began to change becoming lethargic,
wanting
> to
> stay in her bed, loss of appetite. excessive drinking, urinating
> frequently
> in excessive amounts. urine became orange like in color. By August
28 she
> was
> severely dehydrated and lost one of her three pounds.
>
> Sugar was found in her urine which would typically indicate diabetes.
> Bella
> was put on IV and given an antibiotic to take while tests were being
done
> over Labor Day weekend.
>
> Test results showed "irregularity in the lower part of her kidney.
> Possibly
> a hole in the kidney because of the malfunction.
>
> By today Sept 7, she was no better and very low on energy and
interest in
> being around anyone. I brought the package of Smoke House Chicken
> Tenders with
> me to the vet because it was the only thing that was different in her
> diet.
>
> My wonderful vet, a graduate of Cornell University searched the Cornell
> Veterinarian site where veterinarians report unusual cases which are
> tracked.
> The search was done by symptoms. A second search by chicken treats.
>
> There were numerous cases on the Cornell University Veterinarian web
> site,
> all with the same symptoms, test results and yes, related to chicken
> tender
> treats made in China. Never did it cross my mind that this product was
> made
> in China. When Dr. didn't find complete listing of ingredients on the
> package he called the number listed on the back of the package
> identifying himself
> and asked for ingredients to help understand what was happening to my
> pet.
> The only thing the person on the phone with a strong Chinese accent was
> "all
> natural, all natural". Sure enough looking at the small print on the
> bottom
> back of the package is "product of China", the same source of other
> products
> that have been killing our pets. I sat beside my vet and read along with
> him. Following are primary repeated findings;
>
> -severe damage to the kidney often resulting in complete renal failure
> and
> death
> -numerous reports in the past four to five weeks, a larger number on the
> East Coast
> - chicken and beef treats promoted as all natural
> -it does not matter what the label is, if it is a product of China
> -if caught early enough, hospitalized on IV hydrating and flushing the
> kidney over days with nutrients may help the kidney heal itself and the
> pet could
> then live with the damaged kidney
> -if not caught early complete renal failure is expected
> -most cases reported are related to small dogs
> -initial symptoms indicate diabetes
> -mold is often found when flushing the kidney (found in Bella)
>
> I have been in touch with Pet Smart requesting them to help get the
> ingredients. Time is lost analyzing the food. Today a vet at Cornell
> purchased a
> bag after reading the report my Vet posted on Bella. He then contacted
> my vet
> to say the bag he bought had mold in it despite an expiration date one
> year
> from now. I was asked to look closely at whatever was left in my bag,
> but
> saw none.
>
> After Bella was admitted to the vet I went directly to Pet Smart in
> Nanuet
> NY, told the Manager what happened and asked her to assist getting the
> ingredients identified. I was met with a hostile attitude. She was only
> interested in getting my name because she felt I was going to file a
> complaint. The
> person at PS headquarters responsible for knowing food ingredients at
> Pet
> Smart headquarters is trying to help.
>
> The information available to vets on the Cornell web site is not public
> information. No one seems to be aware of this. Dogs are misdiagnosed
>
> PLEASE SEND THIS ON TO YOUR PET LOVING FRIENDS AND SAVE A PET AND
LOTS OF
> HEARTACHE.
>
> PLEASE POST THIS INFORMATION ON ANY WEB SITE YOU CAN CONCERNING PETS.
>
> Allan and I are hoping and praying.
>
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> I hope we have better news to tell you soon
>
Rebecca Riggs
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