Hi Friend,

I have had more than a few questions about the safety of feeding chicken Jerky Treats..

This maxim needs to be applied to ANYTHING you give your dog or cat.

'Above all DO NO HARM'

I couldn't agree more.

And I fully apply this to my dog and cat supplements.

Safety is a priority, meaning they are repeatedly 3rd party tested for safety.

Over 12,000 bottles of supplement have been sold, and not ONE serious adverse effect.

You can get 50% OFF your next bottle of dog or cat supplement here:

http://www.thedogsupplement.com

http://www.thecatsupplement.com


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FDA and Chicken Jerky Treats
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A warning was issued by the FDA, but these products are ALL for sale.

Many have asked why?

Here is more information from the FDA's site, including WHY they can't just pull the products:


In 2011, FDA saw an increase in the number of complaints it received of dog illnesses associated with consumption of chicken jerky products imported from China.

FDA previously issued a cautionary warning regarding chicken jerky products to consumers in September 2007 and a Preliminary Animal Health Notification in December of 2008. The number of complaints being received dropped off during the latter part of 2009 and most of 2010. However in 2011, FDA once again started seeing the number of complaints rise to the levels of concern that prompted release of our earlier warnings.

Since the issuance of the CVM Update on November 18, 2011, the agency has received numerous additional complaints regarding chicken jerky products.

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What are the products involved
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The cautionary update specifically refers to chicken jerky products that are imported from China. These dried chicken jerky products, intended for dogs, may also be sold as tenders, strips or treats.

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Signs of Illness
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The signs that may be associated with chicken jerky products include decreased appetite; decreased activity; vomiting; diarrhea, sometimes with blood; increased water consumption and/or increased urination. These signs may occur within hours to days of feeding the products.

Laboratory tests may indicate kidney problems, including Fanconi-like syndrome. Although many dogs appear to recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have died.

FDA continues to investigate the problem and its origin. Some of the illnesses reported may be the result of causes other than eating chicken jerky.

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Why aren’t these products being taken off the market?
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There is nothing preventing a company from conducting a voluntary recall. It is important to understand that unless a contaminant is detected and we have evidence that a product is adulterated, we are limited in what regulatory actions we can take. The regulations don't allow for products to be removed based on complaints alone. This is an ongoing investigation and FDA will notify the public if a recall is initiated. Currently, FDA continues to urge pet owners to use caution with regard to chicken jerky products.

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Should I stop feeding chicken jerky treats to my dog?
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Chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be fed occasionally in small quantities.

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 that may occur within hours to days of feeding the products:

    decreased appetite;
    decreased activity;
    vomiting;
    diarrhea, sometimes with blood;
    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-like syndrome (increased glucose).


Veterinarians and consumers alike should report cases of animal illness associated with pet foods to the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator in their state, or electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal.

More information regarding How to Report a Pet Food Complaint can be found at http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

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Keep the Treat and Have it Tested
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If your pet has experienced signs of illness, please retain the opened package and remaining pieces of the chicken jerky product that are in the original packaging. It is possible that your samples will be collected for testing. If your product samples are collected, please be sure to provide the FDA official with all of the sample that you have. The extensive testing that is being conducted may require multiple pieces from the package. It is also possible that a toxicant may be present in some of the samples in the package, but not all. We may be able to get better or more accurate testing results with a larger sample size.




Heal Your Pet At Home!

Best Wishes,

Dr Andrew Jones, DVM


P.S. My advice is to AVOID these treats- for potential serious health risks, and that they are nutritionaly VOID.

Feed something healthier.

My supplements qualify as that.

And they can support and maintain your dog and cat's joints with Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM

http://www.thedogsupplement.com

http://www.thecatsupplement.com



DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and
is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian.
Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of
B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific
questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific
medical recommendations for your pet.


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