A friend from work gave me a large bag of dog treats that her dog could no longer eat because he is/was in kidney failure. I was glad to accept them, knowing they would be much enjoyed. Until I read the label on the bag of chicken jerky. Waggin' Tails sounded familiar. I checked the bag and saw that the treats were made in China, and quickly Googled the name. Yep, my memory served me well (for a change). The treats went into the trash and I explained to Ron why I was throwing them away. Please check out the following link . . .
Because there are no regulations concerning the pet products industry in China, all imported food and treats carry a significant degree of risk. You probably remember the contaminated pet foods from just a few years ago. Dogs and cats died then and they are probably still dying now because owners are not paying attention to these issues. Please read the labels on the edibles you purchase for your dogs, especially on the dog treats which are a hugely profitable business. Rawhides too, can be risky. Be sure they are MADE in the USA, not just packaged in the USA. Many of them come from South American countries, and there have been many warnings about those too.
Many people scoff at these warnings and disregard them. That's up to you. I only know that my friend's 10 year old mixed breed dog ate these treats, as well as the inexpensive rawhides that are always imported, and is in advanced kidney failure. Dogs that age should not die of kidney failure, and I will always wonder if the treats might not be involved. I won't be taking that chance with my dogs.
1 comment:
That's why my boy's treats are home-made. They're easy to make, inexpensive, and I know exactly what's in them. Merry Christmas to you and all your two and four-footed loved ones.
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