New Warnings on Treats from China

[Patti Livanos]

Before the press came out about the contaminated dog food from China, our lab began experiencing kidney problems.  As soon as the press alerted us to the problem, we discontinued his sweet potato treats, which were manufactured there.  Luckily, he improved.  We had no evidence that the treats were behind his kidney issues except for his improvement after it was removed from his diet.  Until now.  The brand we used is listed in this new warning.  Beware!  http://poisonedpets.com/2012/04/06/alert-vets-warn-about-new-treats...

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

This makes me so sick.  Luna ate a whole bag of Canyon Creek chicken jerky as training treats as a puppy when we didn't know better.  So far she's very healthy and we can only hope that she doesn't have any lasting damage.

She only gets U.S. or Canadian sourced treats now, but I still think about what might have happened if we hadn't made the switch!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Nicky, some of the bad ingredients and preservatives that are in dog treats here in the US are not even allowed in Europe. I think that is true of human foods, too. In your country, life is valued over profit.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Until there is some huge lawsuit Erin Brokovitch style then this will keep happening.  Luckily in Ireland most of the treats originate in the EU. You need a magnifying glass to read some of the writing on the labels sometimes though! 

[BG and Gavin]

We have an inexpensive dehydrator and make our own sweet potato chews.  Gavin is crazy about them.  They are cheap and easy to make and above all safe.  Thanks for bringing this to our attention.  I am sorry that your lab had problems.

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

I try to warn people at the store too sometimes.....and, most of the time they think I am nutty too :)

[F, Calla & Luca]

How sad that this stuff continues to be imported and make pets ill.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Thanks!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

So glad Kuriboh is okay!!! It is just ridiculous how long this problem has been going on!  :( Thanks for the update and reminder.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

We have a recall section in The Food Group, as well as lots of information on good treats as well as treats to avoid.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

My chihuahua has kidney disease because of treats from china - his contamination happened 5 years ago in 2007!!!!!!!!!!!  They are still having issues, clearly. Thanks for bringing this important topic up again - be careful what you feed your dogs!