Chicken Tenders,Chicken Jerky Treats Warning China Again

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 From: cvaile@dobermanrescueco.org
> To: cvaile@dobermanrescueco.org
> Subject: Doberman Rescue - FDA warning - chicken jerky
> Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:53:35 -0700
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> This is a pretty popular treat type so check to make sure the ones you use
> are safe...
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> Chuck Vaile
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> > http://www.fda.gov/cvm/CVM_Updates/ComplaintsChicJerky.htm
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> > Preliminary Animal Health Notification
> > December 19, 2008
> > FDA Continues To Receive Complaints about Chicken Jerky Products for Dogs
> > and Cautions Consumers
> > 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.
> > Australian news organizations report the University of Sydney is also
> > investigating an association between illness in dogs and the consumption
> > of
> > chicken jerky in Australia. At least one firm in Australia has recalled
> > their chicken jerky product and the recall notification stated the chicken
> > jerky product was manufactured in China.
> > FDA believes the continued trend of consumer complaints coupled with the
> > information obtained from Australia warrants an additional reminder and
> > animal health notification.
> > Chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and
> > are
> > intended to be
> > used occasionally and in small quantities. Owners of small dogs must be
> > especially careful to limit the amount of these products.
> > FDA, in addition to several veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the U.S,
> > is working to determine why these products are associated with illness in
> > dogs. To date, scientists have not been able to determine a definitive
> > cause for the reported illnesses. FDA has conducted extensive chemical
> > and
> > microbial testing but has not identified any contaminant.
> > 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.
> > The FDA continues to actively investigate the problem. Many of the
> > illnesses reported may be the result of causes other than eating chicken
> > jerky. Veterinarians and consumers alike should report cases of animal
> > illness associated with pet foods to the FDA Consumer Complaint
> > Coordinator
> > http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html in their state.
> >
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[doxielady5569128]

Dis is Porky Pie... Fanks for sharing dis wif us.  Luckiwy, I'm 'llergic to chicken, so wez don't hab any of dat stuff in our house.   

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The lady at CozyHorse.com the lady that made Patches & Buddy's winter coats sent it to me may also been on Doberman Talk so try to pass it around you would think the USA would tell China to get it together or USA will not buy anything from them.
On my soap box now if the USA had not allowed all of our products to be sent to China to be stolen so the CEO's  & Companies could get richer. Now  nothing made in USA it needs to stop soon or humans will be next on China's list to get rid of us like they tried to get rid of our pets.
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