WebLady
09-14-2007, 09:44 PM
I am xposting this from other doggie group ... most of the names have been removed ...
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Product - Smoke House Chicken Breast Tenders Treats
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A dog became suddenly ill ,and is now hospitalized with her life threatened due to Smoke House Chicken Tenders that were recently purchased at Pet Smart.
This was the first time purchase of 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. By August 23 she vomited 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. Her 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. She 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 Sept 7, she was low on energy and disinterested in being around anyone.
The 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. 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 the dog. The only thing the person on the phone with a strong Chinese accent said 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.
The Cornell database offered these answers
-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
Today a vet at Cornell purchased a bag after reading the report my Vet posted. He then contacted my vet to say the bag he bought had mold in it despite an expiration date one year from now.
After the dog was admitted to the vetthe owner went directly to Pet Smart in Nanuet NY, told the Manager what happened and asked her to assist getting the ingredients identified. The person at PS headquarters responsible for knowing food ingredients at Pet Smart headquarters is trying to help.
No one seems to be aware of this. Dogs are being misdiagnosed and many websites and store are still selling this product! If it is available in your pet store, make the owner or manager aware that this is potentialy a hazardous food item.
Fell free to pass this information along to any pet related sites.
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Product - Smoke House Chicken Breast Tenders Treats
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/21p5GsqUTPL._AA160_.jpg
A dog became suddenly ill ,and is now hospitalized with her life threatened due to Smoke House Chicken Tenders that were recently purchased at Pet Smart.
This was the first time purchase of 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. By August 23 she vomited 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. Her 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. She 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 Sept 7, she was low on energy and disinterested in being around anyone.
The 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. 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 the dog. The only thing the person on the phone with a strong Chinese accent said 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.
The Cornell database offered these answers
-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
Today a vet at Cornell purchased a bag after reading the report my Vet posted. He then contacted my vet to say the bag he bought had mold in it despite an expiration date one year from now.
After the dog was admitted to the vetthe owner went directly to Pet Smart in Nanuet NY, told the Manager what happened and asked her to assist getting the ingredients identified. The person at PS headquarters responsible for knowing food ingredients at Pet Smart headquarters is trying to help.
No one seems to be aware of this. Dogs are being misdiagnosed and many websites and store are still selling this product! If it is available in your pet store, make the owner or manager aware that this is potentialy a hazardous food item.
Fell free to pass this information along to any pet related sites.