Comments on: Sick Poodle Leads to Revelation of Pet Food Recall That Should Have Been–But Wasn’t http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:25:38 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Lori http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/comment-page-1/#comment-6770 Lori Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:45:30 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/#comment-6770 Please add this to the comment above. She had to spend three days at the Vets receiving fluids to get her back @ a cost of over $500 dollars. Please add this to the comment above. She had to spend three days at the Vets receiving fluids to get her back @ a cost of over $500 dollars.

]]> By: Lori http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/comment-page-1/#comment-6769 Lori Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:43:13 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/#comment-6769 I start feeding my 1-1/2 year old cockapoo Dogswell Happy Hips Dog treats recently. After a week or so she started vomiting and stopped eating. I brought her to the Vet, but they couldn't determine what was making her sick. I brought her home and she did fine for 3 days with only the Vets food she gave me. She Seemed to be back to normal and she loves treats so I fed her a part of one. She threw up within a few minutes and has refused to eat today. I finally looked at the package to find out it was made in China. I think these dog treats are making her sick and should be recalled! I start feeding my 1-1/2 year old cockapoo Dogswell Happy Hips Dog treats recently. After a week or so she started vomiting and stopped eating. I brought her to the Vet, but they couldn’t determine what was making her sick. I brought her home and she did fine for 3 days with only the Vets food she gave me. She Seemed to be back to normal and she loves treats so I fed her a part of one. She threw up within a few minutes and has refused to eat today. I finally looked at the package to find out it was made in China. I think these dog treats are making her sick and should be recalled!

]]> By: GMC http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/comment-page-1/#comment-5444 GMC Fri, 29 May 2009 02:33:07 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/#comment-5444 safefoodnow: That's my post in that link (westiegirl). My dog's bloodwork came back normal 2 weeks after stopping the treats. I am currently getting the treats tested, but have no results as of yet. The vet lab wasn't looking for melamine crystals, unfortunately, so it wasn't found in the urine. At the time, I don't think the vet thought the treats could be a problem. I think she is suspecting now, along with me.... safefoodnow:
That’s my post in that link (westiegirl). My dog’s bloodwork came back normal 2 weeks after stopping the treats. I am currently getting the treats tested, but have no results as of yet. The vet lab wasn’t looking for melamine crystals, unfortunately, so it wasn’t found in the urine. At the time, I don’t think the vet thought the treats could be a problem. I think she is suspecting now, along with me….

]]> By: safefoodnow http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/comment-page-1/#comment-5380 safefoodnow Thu, 21 May 2009 16:18:43 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/#comment-5380 There are a couple of posters with some questions whether chicken treats made in China is the cause of illness...here's the link.. http://itchmoforums.com/news-recall-related/dogswellcatswell-and-yantai-china-pet-foodswanpy-t7372.0.html;msg121901#msg121901 and to GMC is your vet looking for melamine crystals in the urine do you know? There are a couple of posters with some questions whether chicken treats made in China is the cause of illness…here’s the link..
http://itchmoforums.com/news-recall-related/dogswellcatswell-and-yantai-china-pet-foodswanpy-t7372.0.html;msg121901#msg121901
and to GMC is your vet looking for melamine crystals in the urine do you know?

]]> By: GMC http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/comment-page-1/#comment-5321 GMC Fri, 15 May 2009 03:20:28 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/#comment-5321 I'm usually extremely cautious about what I feed my dog. I spent a long time picking the right food for her and I go to a top end pet shop to pick up food and treats. I was given a false sense of security when I picked out a bag of chicken treats: Dogswell Vitality chicken treats with Flaxseed. It states that it is organic, no antibiotics, free range, etc. At first glance, it appeared that it was made by a company based in California. They even sell this brand at the organic food store that I shop at! I thought nothing of it and started feeding my 15 lb Westie one treat a day. She was eating these treats for at least 2 weeks. Last Friday, she was due for her annual vet visit and I get a blood panel done every year. The vet called me on Monday to tell me that she was concerned because one of my dog's kidney values was a little higher than normal, and we should do a urinalysis. I was freaked! My dog is 4 years old! She is too young to have kidney problems. I searched the web and saw the FDA warnings and ran to the bag to see "MADE IN CHINA" in really small print. I immediately stopped giving her the treats, but I had been feeding her the treats for a few more days since she had gotten her blood drawn. I am so upset. I got the urine sample from my dog and I noticed some white particles in her urine. The vet said her urine was good - no sign of infection and the concentration is good so far. She is at a loss to what is wrong. She is not denying that the treats could be the cause of the problem - she is not saying it is either. I just don't know what else it could be. I am praying that my dog's kidneys recover. I have to retest her blood in 2 weeks to see what change may have occurred. I am so terribly upset - why isn't more being done???? I search the web and see tons and tons of reports of sickened dogs - many who have died. This is absolutely heartbreaking!!!!!!! I’m usually extremely cautious about what I feed my dog. I spent a long time picking the right food for her and I go to a top end pet shop to pick up food and treats. I was given a false sense of security when I picked out a bag of chicken treats: Dogswell Vitality chicken treats with Flaxseed. It states that it is organic, no antibiotics, free range, etc. At first glance, it appeared that it was made by a company based in California. They even sell this brand at the organic food store that I shop at! I thought nothing of it and started feeding my 15 lb Westie one treat a day. She was eating these treats for at least 2 weeks.

Last Friday, she was due for her annual vet visit and I get a blood panel done every year. The vet called me on Monday to tell me that she was concerned because one of my dog’s kidney values was a little higher than normal, and we should do a urinalysis. I was freaked! My dog is 4 years old! She is too young to have kidney problems. I searched the web and saw the FDA warnings and ran to the bag to see “MADE IN CHINA” in really small print. I immediately stopped giving her the treats, but I had been feeding her the treats for a few more days since she had gotten her blood drawn.

I am so upset. I got the urine sample from my dog and I noticed some white particles in her urine. The vet said her urine was good – no sign of infection and the concentration is good so far. She is at a loss to what is wrong. She is not denying that the treats could be the cause of the problem – she is not saying it is either. I just don’t know what else it could be. I am praying that my dog’s kidneys recover. I have to retest her blood in 2 weeks to see what change may have occurred.

I am so terribly upset – why isn’t more being done???? I search the web and see tons and tons of reports of sickened dogs – many who have died. This is absolutely heartbreaking!!!!!!!

]]> By: Kay http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/comment-page-1/#comment-4911 Kay Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:10:27 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/#comment-4911 Laciessite.org is dedicated to honoring the dogs who have died after eating toxic treats, to prevent illness in those who still are alive and to give moral support to the families and let them share their stories. If you have had a problem with various brands of jerky or other protein treats, go to laciessite. org for more information. laciessite volunteer You can also find our website address on www.konaschips.com Laciessite.org is dedicated to honoring the dogs who have died after
eating toxic treats, to prevent illness in those who still are alive and to give moral support to the families and let them share their stories.

If you have had a problem with various brands of jerky or other protein treats, go to laciessite. org for more information.
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You can also find our website address on http://www.konaschips.com

]]> By: Cynthia http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/comment-page-1/#comment-4908 Cynthia Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:53:27 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/#comment-4908 All the information about chicken jerky from China is correct and the labels can be very misleading. Please check out Kona's Chips for human grade 100% USDA chicken jerky for dogs Made in the USA. There is also a lot of helpful information on the site. www.konaschips.com All the information about chicken jerky from China is correct and the labels can be very misleading. Please check out Kona’s Chips for human grade 100% USDA chicken jerky for dogs Made in the USA. There is also a lot of helpful information on the site.

http://www.konaschips.com

]]> By: Mary http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/comment-page-1/#comment-4466 Mary Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:23:00 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/#comment-4466 I purchased Dogwell Happy Hips for my dog after reassurrance from pet shop owner that the company was extremely reputable and the products had extensive testing. Prior to this I had not purchased ANYTHING made in China for the last few years. She started to refuse all her regular food and wanted to eat just the chicken jerky (I would not give her more than 2-3 pieces a day). She then developed severe bloody diarreah, was drinking a excessive amount of water and when I brought her to the vet I was told that she was displaying the classic symptoms associated with Chinese chicken jerky treats. I purchased Dogwell Happy Hips for my dog after reassurrance from pet shop owner that the company was extremely reputable and the products had extensive testing. Prior to this I had not purchased ANYTHING made in China for the last few years. She started to refuse all her regular food and wanted to eat just the chicken jerky (I would not give her more than 2-3 pieces a day). She then developed severe bloody diarreah, was drinking a excessive amount of water and when I brought her to the vet I was told that she was displaying the classic symptoms associated with Chinese chicken jerky treats.

]]> By: Melmike http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/comment-page-1/#comment-3810 Melmike Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:14:07 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/#comment-3810 Yikes, our cats love those jerky treats (we buy the small pieces). No more! One of the cats projectile vomited today, and they do not normally vomit at all! Chicken treats are going in the trash. We're going to research and see if we can find an American-made version of these. Thanks, Dr. Barchas, for this article! We'd briefly wondered a while back if we should be concerned with these things coming from China, but we thought, "Why would they need to adulterate dried chicken breast pieces?" We obviously thought wrong! The cats have a semi-annual vet visit this week and we're going to talk to our vet about this, see if we need to get any special testing done. I wonder if we could get a veterinarian college (UC Davis, Texas A&M) or even just a commercial testing lab to exhaustively test these chicken strips to try to identify the offending substance. Yikes, our cats love those jerky treats (we buy the small pieces). No more! One of the cats projectile vomited today, and they do not normally vomit at all! Chicken treats are going in the trash. We’re going to research and see if we can find an American-made version of these. Thanks, Dr. Barchas, for this article! We’d briefly wondered a while back if we should be concerned with these things coming from China, but we thought, “Why would they need to adulterate dried chicken breast pieces?” We obviously thought wrong! The cats have a semi-annual vet visit this week and we’re going to talk to our vet about this, see if we need to get any special testing done. I wonder if we could get a veterinarian college (UC Davis, Texas A&M) or even just a commercial testing lab to exhaustively test these chicken strips to try to identify the offending substance.

]]> By: Kerry http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/comment-page-1/#comment-3795 Kerry Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:44:17 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/sick-poodle-leads-to-revelation-of-pet-food-recall-that-should-have-been-but-wasnt/#comment-3795 When I went to Whole Foods yesterday I noted that all the Dogswell jerky treats had been pulled from the shelves. The displays were there, but no treats to be found. I wonder if there's a soft recall happening. When I went to Whole Foods yesterday I noted that all the Dogswell jerky treats had been pulled from the shelves. The displays were there, but no treats to be found. I wonder if there’s a soft recall happening.

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