The Wall Street Journal did an article discussing the more recent revelations on the dangers of some dog treats. Unfortunately, one of the biggest issues seem to be whether they were produced in China or not.
The article is quoted as saying "Since 2007, the FDA has received 2,674 reports of dog illnesses, including 501 deaths, in cases where a dog was believed to have eaten jerky treats made in China; new cases have been reported as recently as January. Some of the jerky contains Chinese chicken, which is not approved for human consumption in the U.S. amid lawmakers' concerns about bird flu and unsanitary conditions in Chinese factories."
I just learned (I don't eat meat) that the US does not approve chicken from China for HUMAN CONSUMPTION, yet we do for our pets? I think there is something very wrong with that.
"Officials at Milo's Kitchen and Dogswell said their companies would continue to import chicken-jerky treats from China in the absence of any tests that showed they were dangerous. Waggin' Train spokesman Keith Schopp said the company doesn't believe there is any connection between its jerky treats and dog illnesses. Smokehouse Pet Products and Kingdom Pets both say on their respective websites that their chicken treats imported from China are safe and tested extensively."
Well then, a reminder to stay away from these greedy giants!
Please see Dog Treats Come Under FDA Scrutiny
